Celebrating the life of
William P. Collins, Jr
May 14, 1935 - April 26, 2009
William Penn Billy Collins, Jr., 73, died April 26, 2009 at home under the care of Hospice and his loving family.
Billy was a 1954 graduate of Commercial High School. He was very successful in the Mortgage and Home Improvement business. Billy supported many local charities as he always wanted to share his good fortune. He will be remembered for his never ending devotion and love for his "girls" and grandchildren. Billy loved the Lord and looked forward to his Sundays at Savannah Christian.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Venice and Penn Collins and his daughter, Toni Harper. Survivors include his two daughters, Terry C. Mooney and Traci Collins as well as his former wife, Barbara Sheppard with whom he remained close; sister and brother-in-law, Ronell and Bill Reddick; grandchildren, Rindi Daniel, Jame McCoy and Steven Chad McCoy; great granddaughter, Devin McCoy; a niece and last but not least his beloved dog, Cash.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with burial following at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances: Island Hospice, 4 A Skidaway Village Walk, Savannah, GA 31411 or the Old Savannah City Mission, 2414 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401.
I miss you Granddaddy..
- Rindi, EATONTON, GA
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Collins. I pray that his memories comforts family and friends as they continue in this life. Mr. Collins was a former landlord of mine and I want to give his family and friends my condolences.
- Tammy Brown, Savannah, GA
Dear Terry, Tracy, and family: How truly blessed I have been to have the privilege of knowing and loving Billy. He was a true and loyal friend. I have many, many, memories with him that will always make me smile. Gentlemen like Billy are few and far between, I will keep the memory of him green in my heart, for the rest of my days. His tireless generosity of spirit, loyalty, love, and laughter will be greatly missed. What a remarkable man. My thoughts and prayers have been, and are with you all. I find comfort knowing that he is watching over us all, as always. Much love, Cathy
- catherine simons, nashville, TN
To Our Dearest Jame and Family- We are so saddened by the passing of your grandaddy.Our prayers are with you through this difficult time.'May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you'We love you.
- Nicole Shores &Jamison Lanier, Sav, GA
DEAR FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. BILLY WILL BE MISSED DEARLY, BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
- KIM DELOACH PARKER, SAVANNAH, GA
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. BILLY WAS A TRUE FRIEND TO ME AND JAMES. I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY.
- JERRIE DELOACH, SAVANNAH, GA
It was great to have reconnected with Billy for the past year.I have good memories of him,his candid thoughts,reflections on life will stay with me forever.He was a true legend in the siding business in a great era of Savannah.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
- Noah Sager, Atlanta, GA
Dear Family, I have know Billy for many years and he was a true Southern Gentleman. He will be missed by many friends. He was a very special person. I had already addressed his Birhday Card. He always called and Thanked me. Wanda Brooks
- Wanda Broooks, Savannah, GA
Oh that Billy, full of fun and mischief!Has been a great joy and a great challenge to know him and to love him. The George Jones of Sav.I grieve for all of us, especially his daughters and family at this time.We just lost a great one.
- Nancy Mock, Westville, OK
I am very sorry to read of Billy's passing away. I have fond memories of Billy and my father working together. With sympathy, Pam and Russell Finland
- Pam and Russell Finland, Savannah, GA
I am very sorry to learn of Billy's passing. Our prayer is for God's hand of comfort to be placed on his family. I know him as William. We were classmates at Commercial High School. I last saw him about 20 years ago, but fondly remember those high school days and a friendship with William. He was truly a great fellow, friendly and cordial to all. And boy could he dance!
- Clyde & Avis Loper, Newnan, GA
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BILLY'S PASSING. I HAVE NOT KNOWN HIM FOR TOO LONG, BUT IN THE SHORT TIME I DID KNOW HIM I DISCOVERED WHAT A PLEASANT MAN HE WAS. I ENJOYED TALKING WITH HIM OR SOMETIMES JUST A QUICK WAVE IN THE CAR OR WHEN WE WERE OUT WALKING OUR DOGS. HE WILL BE MISSED.
- REGENA DICKSON, SAVANNAH, GA
Terry, Traci and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. All of you have been threw a lot with your dad,I can not say anything to ease your pain. I love you. Please take this time to remember the good times. William will always be in your heart as he will be in mine. Love, Linda
- Linda, Georgetown, SD
Terry, Traci and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. All of you have been threw a lot with your dad,I can not say anything to ease your pain. I love you. Please take this time to remember the good times. William will always be in your heart as he will be in mine. Love, Linda
- Linda, Georgetown, SC
Our condolences and prayers are with you during your time of loss- He will be missed. Gerard Swinson Larry Haynes
- Swinson and Haynes, P.C>, Savannah, GA
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL.
- Barbara & Frank Garland, Shellman Bluff, GA
I miss you Granddaddy..
- Rindi, EATONTON, GA
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Collins. I pray that his memories comforts family and friends as they continue in this life. Mr. Collins was a former landlord of mine and I want to give his family and friends my condolences.
- Tammy Brown, Savannah, GA
Dear Terry, Tracy, and family: How truly blessed I have been to have the privilege of knowing and loving Billy. He was a true and loyal friend. I have many, many, memories with him that will always make me smile. Gentlemen like Billy are few and far between, I will keep the memory of him green in my heart, for the rest of my days. His tireless generosity of spirit, loyalty, love, and laughter will be greatly missed. What a remarkable man. My thoughts and prayers have been, and are with you all. I find comfort knowing that he is watching over us all, as always. Much love, Cathy
- catherine simons, nashville, TN
To Our Dearest Jame and Family- We are so saddened by the passing of your grandaddy.Our prayers are with you through this difficult time.'May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you'We love you.
- Nicole Shores &Jamison Lanier, Sav, GA
DEAR FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. BILLY WILL BE MISSED DEARLY, BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
- KIM DELOACH PARKER, SAVANNAH, GA
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. BILLY WAS A TRUE FRIEND TO ME AND JAMES. I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY.
- JERRIE DELOACH, SAVANNAH, GA
It was great to have reconnected with Billy for the past year.I have good memories of him,his candid thoughts,reflections on life will stay with me forever.He was a true legend in the siding business in a great era of Savannah.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
- Noah Sager, Atlanta, GA
Dear Family, I have know Billy for many years and he was a true Southern Gentleman. He will be missed by many friends. He was a very special person. I had already addressed his Birhday Card. He always called and Thanked me. Wanda Brooks
- Wanda Broooks, Savannah, GA
Oh that Billy, full of fun and mischief!Has been a great joy and a great challenge to know him and to love him. The George Jones of Sav.I grieve for all of us, especially his daughters and family at this time.We just lost a great one.
- Nancy Mock, Westville, OK
I am very sorry to read of Billy's passing away. I have fond memories of Billy and my father working together. With sympathy, Pam and Russell Finland
- Pam and Russell Finland, Savannah, GA
I am very sorry to learn of Billy's passing. Our prayer is for God's hand of comfort to be placed on his family. I know him as William. We were classmates at Commercial High School. I last saw him about 20 years ago, but fondly remember those high school days and a friendship with William. He was truly a great fellow, friendly and cordial to all. And boy could he dance!
- Clyde & Avis Loper, Newnan, GA
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BILLY'S PASSING. I HAVE NOT KNOWN HIM FOR TOO LONG, BUT IN THE SHORT TIME I DID KNOW HIM I DISCOVERED WHAT A PLEASANT MAN HE WAS. I ENJOYED TALKING WITH HIM OR SOMETIMES JUST A QUICK WAVE IN THE CAR OR WHEN WE WERE OUT WALKING OUR DOGS. HE WILL BE MISSED.
- REGENA DICKSON, SAVANNAH, GA
Terry, Traci and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. All of you have been threw a lot with your dad,I can not say anything to ease your pain. I love you. Please take this time to remember the good times. William will always be in your heart as he will be in mine. Love, Linda
- Linda, Georgetown, SD
Terry, Traci and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. All of you have been threw a lot with your dad,I can not say anything to ease your pain. I love you. Please take this time to remember the good times. William will always be in your heart as he will be in mine. Love, Linda
- Linda, Georgetown, SC
Our condolences and prayers are with you during your time of loss- He will be missed. Gerard Swinson Larry Haynes
- Swinson and Haynes, P.C>, Savannah, GA
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL.
- Barbara & Frank Garland, Shellman Bluff, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

