MR. THOMAS LAMAR COLLINS, age 77, of Lindale, Georgia, formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, in the local nursing home.  A native of Trion, Georgia, Mr. Collins was born to the late Marvin and Natalie Collins, on August 26, 1939.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Mozelle Luallen Collins, sons, the late Michael Anthony Collins & Thomas Ray Collins, and a daughter, the late Kathy Lynn Dodd.

Surviving are son, Gary F. Collins of Summerville, sister, Elaine Collins Blackmon of Summerville, grandchildren, Gary L. Collins, Mindy Lynn Collins Roaderick, Kelsie Ashmore, Jason & Jessica Collins, Jesse & Christy Dodd, Bryan & Breanna Ashmore, Kaitlyn & Homer Williams and Families; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Memorial service will be held Monday, April 17th, at 1:00 P.M. from the Pentecostal Power Church with Stevie Collins and Jimmy Collins officiating.


Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.