Thomas “Tom” Ray Collins, 78 of Fairdale, was born on January 3, 1944, in Dunham, Kentucky to his parents Willis and Stella Collins. Our beloved husband, dad, and hero went to meet his Heavenly Father on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law Stewart Vint and Doug Johnson; sisters-in-law Pat Baker and Brenda Johnson; nieces and nephews Angela, Tina, and Herbert Collins, Tina and Cindy Johnson and Robbie Collins.
Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 56 years, Frances Jean Vint Collins; children Tammy Collins Todd and Julie Collins Wyatt; grandchildren Nicholas (Morgan) Todd, Natalie (Will) Todd and Meranda (Matt) Griffith, Stephanie Harper; great-grandchildren Kaedence Jenkins, Taylan Todd, Waylon Griffith, Jase Todd, Bryson Sturgill, Asher Griffith, Abel Todd, Joey and Kylie Harper; siblings Bill and Brenda, Herman, Brenda Sue (Bobby) and Randy Collins; his beloved fur-baby, Black-Jack; and many extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Tom was a very strong, hard-working, and reliable gentleman that everyone could depend on no matter what. He was a committed husband and dedicated father and Pawpaw who provided for his family by committing his life to the coal mines. He was known to many in Fairdale as “The Mayor of Fairdale.”
Tom was always great at sports and enjoyed spending time with the family cooking-out and playing horseshoes. He was most comfortable working on his backhoe and doing carpentry work.
The family would like to acknowledge his special nephews Brian Collins, Chris Vint and their special caregivers and friends Kristina and Michael Williams and Hospice of Southern WV (Staci & Angie) for their special care and support for Tom.
A funeral service celebrating Tom’s life will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends from 10 am until 11 am. Entombment will follow services at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum with Nicholas Todd, Brian Collins, Matthew Griffith, Chris Vint, Michael Williams, and Julie Wyatt serving as pallbearers . Words of comfort and condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.meltonmortuary.com
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