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     His Social Security Number was 246-56-1614.¹² Roy Mills Collins was buried at Asbury Presbyterian Cemetery, Asbury, Stokes Co., North Carolina.^13,3 He was born on June 8, 1927 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.^{1,7,2,12,13,3,5,14,6} He married Martha Joyce Lawson on November 22, 1950 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^13,15,16 Roy Mills Collins died on August 21, 2006 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^12,13,3,14 He PILOT MOUNTAIN - Mr. R.M. Collins, 79, of Pilot Mountain passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, at Forsyth Medical Center. R.M. Collins was a man with a mission his entire life. He spent it helping and serving others through community service and state organizations. His motto was always "Live Life with No Regrets." He did just that, as evidenced by his accomplishments. He has touched the lives of thousands on his walk through life, making a positive and memorable stamp during his time on earth. We celebrate his love and zest of life. He was born on June 8, 1927, in Stokes County to Roy Elijah Collins and Clytie Mills Collins. Mr. Collins received a four-year basketball scholarship to attend Appalachian State Teachers College from 1946 to 1950 earning a Bachelor of Science in history and physical education. He married the love of his life and soul mate Joyce Lawson in November 1950. He was called to serve in the Army from 1951 to 1953, delaying his start in education. Mr. Collins began his teaching and coaching career at Nancy Reynolds High School in Stokes County where he taught until 1960. He and his wife together moved to teach at King High School (now an elementary school) in 1961, remaining there until retirement with 39 years of service. He had additional positions within Stokes and Surry Counties during the years up to retirement. He was involved with Forsyth Tech Adult Classes; director and Water Safety instructor of Pilot Mountain swimming pool for 10 years, which was called "the pool on the mountain." During his time on the mountain, he received a national award of recognition for saving the life of a young man. He was involved with Stokes County summer recreation swimming program; director of the Yadkin Valley 4-H County Recreation Program; an instructor for Surry County Red Cross Chapter for 30 years teaching First Aid, swimming classes and lifesaving; driver's education instructor for Stokes County; Pilot Knob Park Pool Water Safety instructor and director for six years; member of Pilot Mountain State Park Advisory Board; founding member of Sauratown Trails Association; member of the N.C. State Trails Committee; member of First Presbyterian Church in Pilot Mountain; and a member of Session and a Sunday school teacher. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mildred C. Garrett; and three brothers, Moir Collins, Lloyd Collins and Glenn Collins. Mr. Collins is survived by his loving wife and companion of 55 years, Joyce Lawson Collins, of the home; Melanie Collins Diamont and husband Donnie of Pilot Mountain; a grandson, Samuel E. Diamont, of Pilot Mountain; and a sister, Ruth Collins Jefferson, of Collinstown. Funeral services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jesse Bledsoe and the Rev. Kristi Rolison officiating. A tribute to R.M. Collins' life will follow in the family life center. There will be a committal service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Asbury Presbyterian Cemetery for family and friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made in his honor to any of the following organizations: Sauratown Trails Association, P.O. Box 42, Tobaccoville, NC 27050; Appalachian State University, Alumni Association for the Athletic Association or the Yosef Club; First Presbyterian Church of Pilot Mountain, Music or Building Fund, 314 A E. Main St., Pilot Mountain, NC 27041; or Horn Creek Living Historical Farm, 308 Horn Creek Farm Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043. The Collins family is being served by Cox-Needham Funeral Home in Pilot Mountain. on August 22, 2006.¹³

     Martha Joyce Lawson was buried at Asbury Presbyterian Cemetery, Asbury, Stokes Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on July 5, 1930 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.³ As of November 22, 1950,her married name was Collins.⁴ She married Roy Mills Collins, son of Roy Elisha Collins and Clytie Selelia Mills, on November 22, 1950 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4 Martha Joyce Lawson died on August 5, 2014 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 84.³ She PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC ~ Mrs. Martha Joyce Lawson Collins, age 84 of Pilot Mountain, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister & friend. She touched the lives of so many through her selfless acts of kindness, caring and compassion as a first grade teacher for 35 years at Nancy Reynolds and King Primary Schools; as a choir director for 45 years at the First Presbyterian Church of Pilot Mountain; and many summers teaching swimming lessons to children of all ages at the Pilot Pool on Pilot Mountain, the Pilot Knob Park Pool, and Stokes County Recreation Department. Joyce was an advocate of The Sauratown Trails Association and a strong supporter of husband R.M.'s efforts in trailblazing. Joyce and R.M. also opened their home to foreign exchange students throughout the years. From Sweden, Kristina Jason writes "she taught me so much and always made me feel special." Joyce Collins will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter Melanie and son-in-law Donnie Diamont of Pilot Mountain; grandson Samuel E. Diamont and wife Sarah of Lewisville, NC; three sisters and brother-in-laws: Sue & Ken Mitchell of Collinstown, NC, Marilyn & Dean Green of Greensboro, NC and Diane & John Walker of Johnstown, NC; two brothers and sister-in-laws: Scotty & Peggy Lawson of Pilot Mountain, NC and Ivan & Rachel Lawson of Whitsett, NC and uncles: Wayne & Frankie Joyce of Asbury, NC and Oliver & Betty Joyce of Johnson City, TN. She was born July 5, 1930 in Stokes County to the late Oliver Cromwell Lawson & Irene Joyce Lawson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Mills "R.M." Collins; sister, Jo Collins and brothers: Max, Kent & Roger Lawson. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Pilot Mountain conducted by Rev. Kristi Rolison with interment to follow at Asbury Presbyterian Church Cemetery. on August 7, 2014.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-40-4738.¹² Thomas Glenn Collins Sr. was buried at Francisco Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Francisco, Stokes Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on December 2, 1929 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.^2,12,3 He married June Colleen Shelton on November 26, 1952 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.^1,5 Thomas Glenn Collins Sr. died on October 7, 1983 at Stokes Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^12,2,3

     June Colleen Shelton was buried at Francisco Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Francisco, Stokes Co., North Carolina.² She was born on October 17, 1931.² As of November 26, 1952,her married name was Collins.³ She married Thomas Glenn Collins Sr., son of Roy Elisha Collins and Clytie Selelia Mills, on November 26, 1952 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.^1,3 June Colleen Shelton died on April 19, 2016 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 84.² She Mrs. Colleen Shelton Collins, 84, of Francisco, widow of Thomas Glenn Collins, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart, Virginia. Born October 17, 1931, Colleen was the daughter of the late Sanders Shelton and Mary Addie Hill Shelton. She was a life-long resident of the Francisco Community. She graduated from Appalachian State Teachers College in 1952 and began a 36 year career as an elementary school teacher in Patrick County, Virginia and Stokes County, North Carolina. She was a member of Francisco Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, having served as Sunday school teacher and Elder. She was also a member of the Francisco Fire Department's Ladies Auxillary, Stokes County Retired Teachers Association, and Eastern Star of Pilot Mountain. She loved God, her family, friends, students, neighbors, and community. In addition to her husband and parents, Colleen was preceded in death by one daughter, Tamela Alice Collins. Survivors include her children: Tanya Lynette Collins of the home, Tommy Collins and Anne, Terry Collins and Carol, all of Francisco, and Tracey and Joyce Collins of Collinstown, one sister, Ruby Shelton of King, eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 23 at 11:00 AM at Francisco Presbyterian Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 22 at the church from 6:00 until 9:00 PM. Flowers will be thankfully accepted, or memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association in your area or to Hospice. Great appreciation is expressed to the staffs of Pioneer Community Hospital in Danbury, North Carolina, Rose Tara Assisted Living in King, North Carolina, Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart, Virginia, Mountain Valley Hospice of Stuart, Virginia, and to Dr. Sam Newsome of King and Dr. Nicholas Kipreos of Stuart. Howell-Nelson Funeral Service of Pilot Mountain is serving the family. on April 21, 2016.²

     Tamela Alice Collins was buried at Francisco Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Francisco, Stokes Co., North Carolina.³ She What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? (Micah 6:8) Tamela Alice Collins, 39, of Francisco departed this life on Thursday, March 15, 2007, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. Born Jan. 21, 1968, she was the daughter of Glenn and Colleen Collins. She was a lifelong resident of the Francisco community. She graduated from North Stokes High School, attended Surry Community College and was a member of Francisco Presbyterian Church. Tamela was an avid traveler, having visited 47 states with her mother. During her life she was a constant joy to her family, bringing us laughter and showing us daily by her example that our Heavenly Father is our shield and portion, and that in Him we have life and have it more abundantly. She was predeceased by her father. Tamela is survived by her mother, and her sister, Tanya Lynnette Collins, both of the home; her brothers Thomas Glenn Collins (Anne) of Francisco, Tracey Sanders Collins (Joyce) of Collinstown and Terry Dean Collins (Carol) of Francisco. She was loved by 18 nieces and nephews and anxiously anticipated the birth of a new nephew at the end of this month. She is also survived by numerous cousins and their spouses, and by many, many friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Francisco Presbyterian Church A celebration of her life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at Francisco Presbyterian Church, with Elder Doug Brinkley, the Rev. Jesse Bledsoe, Elder Tracey Collins and Elder Terry Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Francisco Presbyterian Church c/o Betty Wright, 1040 Wright Farm Road, Westfield, NC 27053 or to Hospice of Stokes County, PO Box 10, Danbury, NC 27016. Howell-Nelson Funeral Service of Pilot Mountain is in charge of arrangements. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Stokes County for the wonderful care and love shown to us during this difficult time, and to say that no family was ever shown greater love by so many friends and neighbors. Tamela loved you all very much.³ She was born on January 21, 1968 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^1,6,3,7,4,5 She died on March 15, 2007 at Stokes Co., North Carolina, at age 39.^3,6

     Her Social Security Number was 238-58-2876.⁹ Edna Vrginia Mills was buried at Redbank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Claudville, Patrick Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 19, 1923 at Peters Creek, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,3,4 As of October 30, 1943,her married name was Flippin.¹ She married Joseph Ernest Flippin Sr. on October 30, 1943.¹ Edna Vrginia Mills died on July 2, 2010 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 86.^9,2,3 She MOUNT AIRY - Mrs. Edna Virginia Mills Flippin, 86, of Mount Airy, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010, at the Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Flippin was born in Patrick County, Va., Nov. 19, 1923, to Joe Franklin and Dessie Catherine Boles Mills. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed by all her loving family. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine Collins of Stuart, Va., and Shirley and Leo Tate, Connie and Wesley Edwards, Bonnie Sechrist and Susan and Ricky Gates, all of Mount Airy; sons and daughters-in-law, Junior and Lois Flippin, Teddy and Linda Flippin and Gary and Angie Flippin, all of Mount Airy; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Opal and Harden Bowman of Stuart and Barbara Gwyn of Winston-Salem; a sister-in-law, Myra Mills of Stuart; dear friends, Shirley Sheets, Celia Mabe and Tina Holt; and several dear nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Flippin was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ernest Flippin; a brother, J. F. Mills; and two sons-in-law, Mack Collins and Jim Sechrist. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. John Calhoun and the Rev. Kenneth Young. Burial will follow in Redbank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to The Woltz Hospice Home at 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017. The family would like to express its deep appreciation to The Woltz Hospice and to Home Health for all the tender love and care shown to Mrs. Flippin. on July 3, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-36-1551.⁶ Joseph Ernest Flippin Sr. was buried at State Line Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 1334 State Line Church Road, Collinstown, Stokes Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on March 14, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,5,7,8 He married Edna Vrginia Mills, daughter of Joseph Franklin "Joe" Mills and Odessa Cathron "Dessie" Boles, on October 30, 1943.¹ Joseph Ernest Flippin Sr. died on May 28, 1986 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 61.^3,4,7