Paul David Collins

March 24, 1941 - July 23, 2019

Paul David Collins, 78, of Ringgold, VA died on Tues, July 23, 2019 at Sovah Health after being in declining health for the past six months. Paul was born in Dry Fork, VA on March 24, 1941 son of the late Earl David Collins and Jimmie Less Haymore Collins. He spent all of his life in the Pittsylvania County area where he first worked for Dan River Mills and then went on to work in the maintenance department at the Holiday Inn for the Daily 7 until his retirement. He was a member of Wesley Chapel UMC. Paul was known for his love of gardening and was an avid Duke fan. He was married to Linda Green Collins who died on Nov. 12, 2015. In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by a sister, Rachel Bailey. Survivors include, brother, Jerry Collins (Carmen) of Sutherlin, VA; brother-in-law, Rennie Bailey of Danville, VA; nieces, Janet Crafiak (John) and Angela Raines (Geoff); nephew, J.W. Collins, Jr. (Rachel); a great niece, Jenny Miller; and great nephews, Joey Miller, Nick Salazar and Mikey Salazar. Funeral services will be conducted on Fri, July 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with Pastor Cathy Roach officiating. Interment will follow the service in Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorial donations be made to Wesley Chapel UMC at 2041 Kentuck Rd, Danville, VA 24540. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Collins family.