John Roy Collins, 83, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 8 after an extended illness. He was born at the old Brunswick Hospital on September 22, 1941, to James Clifford Collins and Jewell Christine Wren Collins.

He attended Glynn County Schools and graduated from Glynn Academy in 1960.  He also claims the Class of 1959, but he dropped out of school to obtain a job so he could buy a car.  After graduating he joined the Air Force with his best friend on the buddy system, but that was the last time they were together during their time in the service. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he was employed by Brunswick Pulp and Paper now known as Georgia Pacific as a millwright. After 24 years at Brunswick Pulp and Paper he left the mill and opened Temptations Nightclub at the old Brunswick Mall. He then rounded out his working career at Sea Island in Banquet Set-Up.

Throughout his life he loved sports.  He played softball up until he was in his 60's and enjoyed playing golf and going bowling. One of his favorite past times was to play cards, specifically Gin Rummy and found joy in playing the machines to see if he could win the jackpot. His favorite sports to watch were the Atlanta Braves and The University of Georgia Bulldogs football games.  When it came to food, his favorite meal was breakfast at Maggie Mae's and the SSI Waffle House.

Survivors include his wife, Marsha Durham Collins, daughters, Casey Collins Pace (Craig), and Robin Collins Teston (Terry), grandchildren, Durham & Ansley Pace, Stephen Tindall, great grandson, Lee Tindall, a cousin, Ted McDonald, and his beloved poodle 'Lily'.  He was preceded in death by his parents, JC & Jewell Collins, brothers, Jimmy Collins and Gene Wren, and sons, David Michael Collins and Johnny Scott Collins and a great grandson, John Christopher Collins.

The visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13 at Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 14, at 10 a.m. at Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens on St. Simons Island with the Reverend Tom Jones officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway Brunswick Georgia 31525 or to the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, 4627 US Highway 17, Brunswick, Georgia 31525 or Glynn County Animal Services 190 Carl Alexander Way Brunswick, Georgia 31525.