Celebrating the life of
Master Sergeant (Ret)Benny F. Collins
May 15, 1946 - August 29, 2015
Distinguished Veteran of the US Army
Master Sergeant (Ret) Benny F. Collins, age 69, passed away on the 29th of August 2015 at the Hospice House in Savannah, GA. He was born in Pound-Wise, Virginia to Vencil and Mae D. Collins. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Tae Sun, and Son Benny Collins Jr. He also leaves behind a daughter in law, Heather and three grandchildren, Lauren, Caitlin and Ryan Collins of Wake Forest, North Carolina. He also leaves his brothers and sisters, Val Doris Hodges, Bama Jean Rubert, Patricia Benton, Laura Varney, Riley Collins and Mickle Collins. Benny is preceded in death by his Mother -Mae D. Collins, Father- Vencil Collins, his brothers Wendell, Vencil Reece, Jeffrey and his Sister Jetta Michelle Collins.
Benny loved hunting and fishing and he was very proud of his military service. His military stature was only diminished with the occurrence of several strokes. He deeply loved his God, his family and his country. Benny served a distinguished career in the U.S. Army, serving three tours in Vietnam, with tours in Germany and Korea. He retired after 22 years in the Army when he and Tae Sun settled in Savannah, GA.
Some of his many awards include the Bronze Star Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Meritorious Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances or donations to: Hospice House of Savannah, PO Box 13190 Savannah, GA 31416 or the Korean Baptist Church at the address below. Thank you for whatever choice you make to best honor Benny’s life.
The memorial service will be held at the Korean Baptist Church, 6165 Chief of Love Road Savannah, GA 31419. The service will be held on the 5th of September 2015 beginning at 11:00 am and immediately followed with a lunch and reception at the church. Benny’s remains will be laid to rest at the Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC at a later date.
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My thoughts and prayers for your family, so sorry for your loss
- Diane moa, Lake alfred, Florida
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Nikki Collins, Fort Myers, Fl
Proudly we served here and Viet Nam. It was a pleasure to have known you and I will never forget you. Blessings to your family. Good traveling my friend. Bill
- MSG (Ret) William R. Parson, Savannah, GA
So Sorry for the loss. Will meet him in heaven one day . So sorry I cannot be there with the family , I Love them all. My prayers are with Tae Sun, Benny Jr. ,and his family . Love you all. Aunt Margaret and Uncle Robert Nanney.
- Robert and Margaret Nanney, Big stone Gap , Va
So sorry for your loss. We visited several years ago in Savannah . Benny and Tae Sun were so wonderful to us . So glad we had a great time together , Benny was a really good person . Prayers for the family .
- Rick and Judy dellinger, Midlothian , Va.
Although I did not personally know Master Sergeant Collins, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest sympathy. No doubt the loss of such a dear loved one will be felt by many. May your family find comfort in the fact that sickness and death will soon be things of the past as promised at Revelation 21:4.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Ilove you brother and will miss you Sorry we didn't keep better in touch.Now you, Wendell, Jeff and Reece can get together and talk about old times. Love, Mickle,and Barbara
- Mickle and Barbara Collins , Lake Wales, Florida
Our prayers are with your family.
- Jerezbrea Family, Raleigh, NC
We will miss Uncle Benny greatly
- Susie Hodges, Lakeland, Fl
May God bless and keep you in his arms until we meet again on th other side. Love you forever. May prayers always. Love you and your family always .
- Val Doris Collins Hodges, Longwood, Fl
Benny was like my brother. He will never be forgotten and will be missed. With love, Jr and Marylin
- Jr and Marylin Collins, Haines City, Fl
RIP Uncle Bennie
- Hand-Gallegos , Clearwater , FL
My thoughts and prayers for your family, so sorry for your loss
- Diane moa, Lake alfred, Florida
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Nikki Collins, Fort Myers, Fl
Proudly we served here and Viet Nam. It was a pleasure to have known you and I will never forget you. Blessings to your family. Good traveling my friend. Bill
- MSG (Ret) William R. Parson, Savannah, GA
So Sorry for the loss. Will meet him in heaven one day . So sorry I cannot be there with the family , I Love them all. My prayers are with Tae Sun, Benny Jr. ,and his family . Love you all. Aunt Margaret and Uncle Robert Nanney.
- Robert and Margaret Nanney, Big stone Gap , Va
So sorry for your loss. We visited several years ago in Savannah . Benny and Tae Sun were so wonderful to us . So glad we had a great time together , Benny was a really good person . Prayers for the family .
- Rick and Judy dellinger, Midlothian , Va.
Although I did not personally know Master Sergeant Collins, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest sympathy. No doubt the loss of such a dear loved one will be felt by many. May your family find comfort in the fact that sickness and death will soon be things of the past as promised at Revelation 21:4.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Ilove you brother and will miss you Sorry we didn't keep better in touch.Now you, Wendell, Jeff and Reece can get together and talk about old times. Love, Mickle,and Barbara
- Mickle and Barbara Collins , Lake Wales, Florida
Our prayers are with your family.
- Jerezbrea Family, Raleigh, NC
We will miss Uncle Benny greatly
- Susie Hodges, Lakeland, Fl
May God bless and keep you in his arms until we meet again on th other side. Love you forever. May prayers always. Love you and your family always .
- Val Doris Collins Hodges, Longwood, Fl
Benny was like my brother. He will never be forgotten and will be missed. With love, Jr and Marylin
- Jr and Marylin Collins, Haines City, Fl
RIP Uncle Bennie
- Hand-Gallegos , Clearwater , FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
