Mary Jane Collins1,2,3

F, b. March 7, 1935, d. January 23, 2012
FatherOakley Lewis "Okey" Collins4,5,6,7,1,2,8,3 b. February 15, 1907, d. March 27, 1981
MotherPearl May Mullins4,5,6,7,1,2,8,3 b. March 15, 1910, d. May 16, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 235-58-3045.9 Mary Jane Collins was buried at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 North Perry Street, Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan.3 She was born on March 7, 1935 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,9 As of February 18, 1950,her married name was Fraley.1 She married Daniel Rooselvelt Fraley on February 18, 1950 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,4,5,1,3 Mary Jane Collins died on January 23, 2012 at Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 76.3,9 She FRALEY, Mary J; of Waterford; died January 23, 2012; at 76 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Daniel R. Fraley; loving mother of the late Charlotte Fraley and the late Daniel Fraley; dearest grandmother of the late Michael Fraley and Terry Kirk; great grandmother of Willy and Wayne Kirk; also survived by her sister, Dorothy L. Brewer of Beckley, WV; brother, Harry (Bonnie) Collins of Pontiac; and step-brothers, Pete Mullins of Crab Orchard, WV and David Mullins of Beckley, WV. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oakley Lewis Collins and Pearl May Farmer Collins; brothers, James A., Billy J., David W., Jimmy J., Clarence L. and Hobert O. Collins; sisters, Ruth M. Sturgill and Bonnie I. Lilly; and infant twin brother and sister at birth; step- mother, Dora M. Collins; and step-brother, Robert Mullins. Mary worked and retired from Orchard Lake Manor after 30 years of service. Burial will follow at Perry Mt. Park Cemetery, Pontiac. on January 24, 2012.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 217, District 28-43, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Daniel Rooselvelt Fraley b. March 20, 1930, d. March 7, 2001
Marriage*Mary Jane Collins married Daniel Rooselvelt Fraley on February 18, 1950 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,4,5,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fraley-Collins marriage record.
  2. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Dorothy Louise Collins-Brewer obituary.
  3. [S4025] Oakland Press, The, From the Mary J. Fraley obituary in the Jan 24, 2012 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Pearl May Collins obituary in the May 18, 1962 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Arthur Collins obituary in the Jan 22, 1964 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bonnie Iris Collins Lilly obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 edition.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Billy Jack Collins obituary in the Jan 30, 2007 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2422] The Collins Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4783066/person/-1546446501

Daniel Rooselvelt Fraley1

M, b. March 20, 1930, d. March 7, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 236-38-8434.2 Daniel Rooselvelt Fraley was buried at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 North Perry Street, Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan.3 He was born on March 20, 1930 at Franklin Co., Kentucky.2,3,4,5 He married Mary Jane Collins, daughter of Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins and Pearl May Mullins, on February 18, 1950 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6,7,4,8 Daniel Rooselvelt Fraley died on March 7, 2001 at Waterford, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 70.1,2,3,5

Family

Mary Jane Collins b. March 7, 1935, d. January 23, 2012
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Collins, daughter of Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins and Pearl May Mullins, on February 18, 1950 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6,7,4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2422] The Collins Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4783066/person/-1546446501
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fraley-Collins marriage record.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Pearl May Collins obituary in the May 18, 1962 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Arthur Collins obituary in the Jan 22, 1964 edition.
  8. [S4025] Oakland Press, The, From the Mary J. Fraley obituary in the Jan 24, 2012 edition.

Charlotte Ann Fraley1,2

F, b. February 21, 1951, d. October 11, 1970
FatherDaniel Rooselvelt Fraley2 b. March 20, 1930, d. March 7, 2001
MotherMary Jane Collins2 b. March 7, 1935, d. January 23, 2012
     Charlotte Ann Fraley was buried at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 North Perry Street, Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan.1 She was born on February 21, 1951.1 She died on October 11, 1970 at age 19.1

Citations

  1. [S9030] Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Oakland Co., MI, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S4025] Oakland Press, The, From the Mary J. Fraley obituary in the Jan 24, 2012 edition.

Daniel Ray Fraley1,2

M, b. June 29, 1952, d. November 21, 1998
FatherDaniel Rooselvelt Fraley2 b. March 20, 1930, d. March 7, 2001
MotherMary Jane Collins2 b. March 7, 1935, d. January 23, 2012
     His Social Security Number was 384-52-4597.3 Daniel Ray Fraley was buried at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 North Perry Street, Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan.1 He was born on June 29, 1952.4,3 He died on November 21, 1998 at Waterford, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 46.4,3

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S9030] Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Oakland Co., MI, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S4025] Oakland Press, The, From the Mary J. Fraley obituary in the Jan 24, 2012 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2422] The Collins Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4783066/person/-1546446501

Michael Ray Fraley1

M, b. August 29, 1972, d. November 5, 1998
FatherDaniel Ray Fraley2 b. June 29, 1952, d. November 21, 1998
     Michael Ray Fraley was born on August 29, 1972.1 He died on November 5, 1998 at Waterford, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 26.1

Citations

  1. [S2422] The Collins Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4783066/person/-1546446501
  2. [S4025] Oakland Press, The, From the Mary J. Fraley obituary in the Jan 24, 2012 edition.

Theodore Collins1

M, b. circa 1906, d. before April 29, 1910
FatherLewis McHenry "Mick" Collins1 b. January 1, 1844, d. June 10, 1910
MotherSarah Jane "Sallie" Poff1 b. March 17, 1873, d. November 21, 1960
     Theodore Collins was born circa 1906 at Giles Co., Virginia.1 He died before April 29, 1910 at Giles Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S2423] A few generations, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8521842/person/-937416153

Ruth Marie Collins1,2,3

F, b. November 5, 1937, d. January 29, 2009
FatherOakley Lewis "Okey" Collins4,5,6,7,8,3 b. February 15, 1907, d. March 27, 1981
MotherPearl May Mullins4,5,6,7,8,3 b. March 15, 1910, d. May 16, 1962
     Ruth Marie Collins was born on November 5, 1937 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1 As of November 28, 1953,her married name was Sturgill.1 She married Roy Alvin "Little Bull" Sturgill on November 28, 1953 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5,6,7,1,2 Ruth Marie Collins died on January 29, 2009 at West Virginia at age 71.9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 217, District 28-43, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 35, District 41-37, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Family

Roy Alvin "Little Bull" Sturgill b. November 16, 1927, d. January 29, 2010
Marriage*Ruth Marie Collins married Roy Alvin "Little Bull" Sturgill on November 28, 1953 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5,6,7,1,2 
Children
  • Patricia Carol Sturgill2
  • Rose Marie Sturgill2
  • Sandra Kay Sturgill2
  • Roger Dale Sturgill2,10
  • Alvin Lewis Sturgill2,10

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sturgill-Collins marriage record.
  2. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Roy Alvin Sturgill obituary.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Pearl May Collins obituary in the May 18, 1962 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Arthur Collins obituary in the Jan 22, 1964 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bonnie Iris Collins Lilly obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 edition.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Billy Jack Collins obituary in the Jan 30, 2007 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5608] Unknown compiler, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roy Alvin "Little Bull" Sturgill1,2

M, b. November 16, 1927, d. January 29, 2010
     His Social Security Number was 233-42-0335.3 Roy Alvin "Little Bull" Sturgill Roy Alvin Sturgill “Little Bull” 82, a resident of Mabscott, WV walked through the Pearly Gates of Heaven, under wings of angels, to meet Jesus on Friday January 29, 2010 at 2:00 AM. Roy was born November 16, 1927 in Pineville, WV. He was the son of the late Emmitt Jasper Sturgill and Mary Alice (Kelly) Sturgill. Roy was a retired coal miner for the Slab Fork Coal Company #8 mine, for 37 years, and was UMWA member local # 6108, District 29. Roy is preceded in death by his brother, Billy Sturgill in 1943; his mother Mary Alice (Kelly) Sturgill 1964, his father Emmitt Jasper Sturgill in 1971 his sister Barbara (Sturgill) Harris 1965 and his brother Robert Sturgill in 1980. Those he leaves behind to carry on his memories includes his wife of 57 years, Ruth Marie (Collins) Sturgill of Mabscott; three daughters Patricia Carol Sturgill (Hampton) and husband Rex of Beckley; Rose Marie Sturgill (Shorter) of Princeton and Sandra Kay Sturgill (Meador) of Greensboro, NC; two sons Roger Dale Sturgill and wife Angie of Crab Orchard and Alvin Lewis Sturgill of Mabscott. He also leaves three brothers Harry Levi Sturgill and wife Kannie of Midway, Fred Sturgill and wife Fran of Pemberton and Richard Sturgill and wife Drema of Mullens; two sisters Mary (Sturgill) Bauguess of Covington, TN and Jean (Sturgill) Martin of Mabscott. He also has nine grandchildren, Patrina Carol Hampton, Rex Allen Hampton, II and wife Vanessa, Rodney Delmus Shorter and wife Angie, Scotty Lee Shorter, Heather Marie (Shorter) Richardson, and husband James, Sara May (Sturgill) Torres and husband Jose’, Tammy Elizabeth (Sturgill) Laverty and husband Daniel, Loretta Lynn (Sturgill) Davis and husband Brandon, Cinda Marie Meador; and eighteen great-grandchildren, Dominique Kaleb, Bianca Leshia Denise, Desirae Brooke, Erin Nicole, Dakota Michael, Clayton Drew, Alexie Marie, Brittany Nicole, James Edward, Jr., Treston Pierce, Christian Dale, Christopher Manuel, Teddy Maxwell, Shanya Faye and Trevor Keith, Maxey Luanne, Landon Scott and Lilah Amor; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was suffering from many illnesses including, black lung, heart disease, kidney failure and Alzheimer’s disease. He had a short stay at Raleigh Center located in Daniels, but was currently a resident of Heartland of Beckley. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, he also loved a good western movie, and NASCAR - #88 (Dale Jarrett). He also loved an early spring ramp dig. He also loved to piddle and tinker around the house and he cherished the family dog, Murphy. Although he wasn’t a regular church member, he found his way into Jesus’ kingdom, with the aid of his sister Jean and her daughter Vickie. He will truly be missed by all his friends and family. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Pastor Franklin Delano “Mickey” Sexton officiating.
Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Grandsons and granddaughters will be serving as pallbearers. Friends may gather with the family Tuesday from 7 – 9 PM at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr. Beckley, WV.2 He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on November 16, 1927 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 He married Ruth Marie Collins, daughter of Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins and Pearl May Mullins, on November 28, 1953 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5,6,7,1,2 Roy Alvin "Little Bull" Sturgill died on January 29, 2010 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.3,2

Family

Ruth Marie Collins b. November 5, 1937, d. January 29, 2009
Marriage*He married Ruth Marie Collins, daughter of Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins and Pearl May Mullins, on November 28, 1953 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5,6,7,1,2 
Children
  • Patricia Carol Sturgill2
  • Rose Marie Sturgill2
  • Sandra Kay Sturgill2
  • Roger Dale Sturgill2,8
  • Alvin Lewis Sturgill2,8

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sturgill-Collins marriage record.
  2. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Roy Alvin Sturgill obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Pearl May Collins obituary in the May 18, 1962 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Arthur Collins obituary in the Jan 22, 1964 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bonnie Iris Collins Lilly obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 edition.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Billy Jack Collins obituary in the Jan 30, 2007 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Harry Ray Collins1,2,3,4

M, b. March 2, 1944, d. January 6, 2015
FatherOakley Lewis "Okey" Collins5,6,7,8,1,4 b. February 15, 1907, d. March 27, 1981
MotherPearl May Mullins5,6,7,8,1,4 b. March 15, 1910, d. May 16, 1962
     Harry Ray Collins was buried at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 North Perry Street, Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan.2,3 He was born on March 2, 1944 at Stotesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 He married Bonnie Sue See on March 20, 1965 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 Harry Ray Collins died on January 6, 2015 at Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 70.2,3 He COLLINS, Harry R., of Pontiac; passed away January 6, 2015; at 70 years of age. Loving husband of Bonnie for 50 years; dear father of Tonya (Stephen) Hennard, Trina Collins (Carlina), Tabitha (Anthony, Sr.) Vinson, Teresa (Scott) Snider, Tera (James) Layman, and the late Harry Lewis Collins; foster children, Alicia Johnson and Jason Dropps; special grandfather of Vicki, George, Anthony, Jr., Bruce, Amanda, Cody, Justin, Kyle, Stevie, Laura, Miranda, and Victoria; great grandfather of Noah, Carson, Summer and Tucker; also survived by his sister, Dorothy Brewer; along with many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Oakley and Pearl Collins; and siblings, James, Billy, Jimmy Jack, Clarence, David, Bonnie, Ruth, Mary and Hobert. Harry worked for GM for 42 years, he liked to camp, but most of all he loved his family. Burial to follow at Perry Mt. Park Cemetery. on January 7, 2015.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 35, District 41-37, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

Bonnie Sue See
Marriage*Harry Ray Collins married Bonnie Sue See on March 20, 1965 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Tonya Collins2
  • Trina Collins2
  • Tabitha Collins2
  • Teresa Collins2
  • Tera Collins2
  • Harry Lewis Collins2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Collins-See marriage record.
  2. [S4025] Oakland Press, The, From the Harry R. Collins obituary in the Jan 7, 2015 edition.
  3. [S9030] Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Oakland Co., MI, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Pearl May Collins obituary in the May 18, 1962 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Arthur Collins obituary in the Jan 22, 1964 edition.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bonnie Iris Collins Lilly obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 edition.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Billy Jack Collins obituary in the Jan 30, 2007 edition.

Bonnie Iris Collins1,2

F, b. December 5, 1938, d. February 6, 2008
FatherOakley Lewis "Okey" Collins3,4,1,2,5,6,7 b. February 15, 1907, d. March 27, 1981
MotherPearl May Mullins3,4,1,2,5,6,7 b. March 15, 1910, d. May 16, 1962
     Bonnie Iris Collins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 234-04-7033.8 She was born on December 5, 1938 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,8,2 As of December 10, 1960,her married name was Lilly.1 She married Albert Lacy Lilly on December 10, 1960 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,1,2,5 Bonnie Iris Collins died on February 6, 2008 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.8,2 She Bonnie Iris Collins Lilly, 69, of Mabscott, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. Born Dec. 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Oakley and Pearl Collins. Bonnie enjoyed cooking and loved all children. She was employed with Mabscott Elementary School for 25 years. Bonnie was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her brothers, James A., Jimmy J., Clarence J., David W. and Billy J., Hobert Collins; twin infant brother and sister; stepbrother, Bobby Mullins; and stepmother, Dora M. Collins. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 47 years, Albert Lacy Lilly; daughters, Brenda I. Brownsmith and husband, Martin, of Martinsburg and Teresa Lilly and husband, Robert, of Richmond, Va; beloved grandson, Adam L. Lilly; stepgrandchildren, Robbie and Ashley Lilly; brother, Harry R. Collins and wife, Bonnie, of Pontiac, Mich; three sisters, Dorothy Brewer and husband, Harry, of Beckley, Mary Fraley of Waterford, Mich., and Ruth Sturgill and husband, Alvin, of Mabscott; sister-in-law, Marie Collins of Crab Orchard; stepbrothers, Pete Mullins and wife, Eva, of Beckley and David Mullins and wife, Ailene, of Beckley; many nieces and nephews; and many life-long friends. Service will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Davis, Ray Dickerson, Jim Bonds, Teddy Maxey, Stephen Fitzpatrick, Dale Fitzpatrick, Jasper Horton and members of the Fitzpatrick Sunday School Class. Friends may gather with the family 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to the Crab Orchard Baptist Church Upward Basketball Program. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley. on February 8, 2008.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 217, District 28-43, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 35, District 41-37, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Albert Lacy Lilly b. April 15, 1930, d. April 1, 2016
Marriage*Bonnie Iris Collins married Albert Lacy Lilly on December 10, 1960 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,1,2,5 
Children
  • Brenda I. Lilly2,9
  • Teresa Lilly2,9

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Collins marriage record.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bonnie Iris Collins Lilly obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Pearl May Collins obituary in the May 18, 1962 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Arthur Collins obituary in the Jan 22, 1964 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Billy Jack Collins obituary in the Jan 30, 2007 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Albert Lacy Lilly obituary.

Albert Lacy Lilly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 15, 1930, d. April 1, 2016
     Albert Lacy Lilly Albert Lacy Lilly, 85 of Mabscott, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2016. He was the son of the late Albert Lilly and Gaye Wiseman Lilly. Born April 15, 1930 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Albert enjoyed camping, car races and golf. He retired from the Coco-Cola Bottling Company. He was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Iris Lilly; brother, George Lilly, Sr; sister, Ramona Calfee; nephew, George Lilly, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include daughters, Brenda I. Brownsmith and husband Martin of Martinsburg, WV, and Teresa Lilly and husband Robert of Chesterfield, VA and beloved grandson, Adam L. Lilly; step grandchildren, Robbie and Ashley Lilly; great-granddaughter, Avery Lilly; many nieces and nephews; caregivers, James and Lorinda Carter and many lifelong friends. Services will be held 2pm, Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Sisson officiating and Becky Riffe singing. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with family to service as pallbearers.5 He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on April 15, 1930 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 He married Bonnie Iris Collins, daughter of Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins and Pearl May Mullins, on December 10, 1960 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,6 Albert Lacy Lilly died on April 1, 2016 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.5

Family

Bonnie Iris Collins b. December 5, 1938, d. February 6, 2008
Marriage*He married Bonnie Iris Collins, daughter of Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins and Pearl May Mullins, on December 10, 1960 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,6 
Children
  • Brenda I. Lilly4,5
  • Teresa Lilly4,5

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Pearl May Collins obituary in the May 18, 1962 edition.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Arthur Collins obituary in the Jan 22, 1964 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Collins marriage record.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bonnie Iris Collins Lilly obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 edition.
  5. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Albert Lacy Lilly obituary.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Billy Jack Collins obituary in the Jan 30, 2007 edition.

Hobart Okie Collins1

M, b. June 5, 1931, d. July 14, 1933
FatherOakley Lewis "Okey" Collins1,2,3 b. February 15, 1907, d. March 27, 1981
MotherPearl May Mullins1,3,2 b. March 15, 1910, d. May 16, 1962
     Hobart Okie Collins was born on June 5, 1931 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1 He died on July 14, 1933 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 2.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hobart Okie Collins death certificate.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Billy Jack Collins obituary in the Jan 30, 2007 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bonnie Iris Collins Lilly obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 edition.