Orville Ray Collins

Orville Ray Collins, age 73 of Lafollette passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the Mercy Medical Center in Knoxville. He enjoyed working on cars with his sons, sitting on his porch looking at the mountains. He loved his family very much.

Preceded in death by Daughter: Judy Partin. Parents: Harrison and Mossie England Collins. Sister: Josephine Barnes.

Survived by Son and Daughter in Law: Tommy and Sheryl Collins of Lafollette. Son: Billy Collins of Caryville. Daughter: Carol Sue Marlow of Lafollette. Grandchildren: Kevin, Shawn, Andrew, Ashley, Butch and Robert. Brothers: William and Ronald Collins of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Harold Collins of Caryville. Sisters: Suzzie Collins of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Freddie Depew of Lafollette. Ex Wife: Nancy Sue Thacker.

A private gathering will be from 10 AM till 12 PM Sunday, July 11, 2010 in Martin Wilson Chapel.

Ray's guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.