James M. Collins
January 8, 2011

                        




Life Legacy

COLLINS, JAMES M., 81 of Sebring, FL died January 8, 2011. Jim was born in Miami, FL, a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired from commercial plumbing moving to Sebring in 1985 from Miami. A member of Sebring Elks Lodge #1529 and Jim worked at Sebring International Raceway for over 15 years as a gate guard. A member of First United Methodist Church, Sebring. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; daughter, Dawn C. Baucom; sons, Craig and James Scott Collins; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Collins Fournier; brothers, Paul and William Lee Collins; grandchildren, James Christopher Collins, Devin James Collins, Antony Nelson Collins and Deidre Marie Baucom. An Elks service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday with a memorial service to follow at Morris Funeral Chapel, 307 S. Commerce Ave, Sebring.

Condolences or Life Stories may be expressed in his Guestbook. Morris Funeral Chapel, Sebring, Fl.

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Survived By

Joanne Collins, Wife
Dawn C. Baucom, Daughter
Craig Collins, Son
James Scott Collins, Son
Bonnie Collins Fournier, Daughter-in-law
Paul Collins, Brother
William Lee Collins, Brother
James Christopher Collins grandson
Devin James Collins, grandson
Devin James Collins, grandson
Antony Nelson Collins, grandson
Deidre Marie Baucom, granddaughter

                       Facts

Place Of Birth: Miami, FL
Place Of Death: Sebring, FL.
Death: January 8, 2011
Occupation: Retired Plumber
Sebring International Raceway,
Gate Guard
Organizations: First United Methodist Church
Elks Lodge #1529

An Elks service will be held 11:00 am,
Wednesday with a memorial service to follow at
Morris Funeral Chapel, 307 S. Commerce Ave, Sebring.

Guestbook

01/11/2011 - Richard & Heide Stover
Jim was not only a good friend of ours, but a mentor in many ways. He will be sorely missed. Joanne, we are so sorry for your loss. Heide Stover, Exalted Ruler Sebring Elks Lodge #1529 Dick Stover, PER Sebring Elks Lodge #1529

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01/11/2011 - Wayne Blanton
condolences

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01/12/2011 - Sarah Carlson
Joanne and family, Jim was always very kind to me and we think of him fondly. We were very glad to see him for Tony's wedding and enjoyed our visit with all of you. My prayers are with you all and I know that you have good memories to see you through these hard times. He is in good hands.

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01/15/2011 - Ron Slaughter
Great memories of you and your family growing up together in Miami.My condolences for your wife and family. See you in heaven, James.

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