Michael Lowell Collins

Michael Lowell “Mike” Collins, age 57, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his home in the Fernwood Community.  Mike’s 13 ½ year battle against Parkinson’s Disease is finally over!  Mike was a member of Fernwood Baptist Church.

While Mike had held several jobs during his lifetime, his last job and the one he loved most was at Lowe’s where he was employed for 10 ½ years working until his health would not allow it anymore.

Mike was proceeded in death by his father-in-law, William H. “Jim” Hopkins; grandparents, Robert and Nola Mae Collins, and Lucy Ann Jones, and William Solomon; and many beloved pets that he had the privilege of loving throughout his life.

Mike is survived by his wife, Effie Hopkins; mother-in-law, Barbara Hopkins; sister-in-law, Wilma “Elaine” (Dustin) Early; special nieces, Elizabeth and Ashlyn Early (who spent a great deal of their childhood “spending the night” with him and Effie); parents, Robert and Brenda Collins; sisters, Vicki (Johnny) Greene, and Misty (Michael) Heck; along with many other family members, friends, neighbors, and his beloved pets who he loved dearly, especially his cat-son, Bubba.

The family would like to say thank you to AllCare who had provided Mike with several wonderful caregivers for many years, and a special thanks to Melissa Mooneyhan and especially, Tina McDaniel who cared for Mike like he was her family.

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 5-7 P.M. in the chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow at 7:00 P.M. with Rev. O’dell Davidson officiating.  Graveside/interment services will be Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. at Carter’s Cemetery.

Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

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