Funeral services for Reverend Claude V. Collins, 73, of Columbia, SC, will be held 11:00am, Thursday, July 2, 2026, at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1785 Amelia St, Orangeburg, SC, interment will be held 12:00pm, July 6, 2026, at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery.

Rev. Collins will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

Rev. Collins passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge, Columbia, SC.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 1:00pm - 6:00pm.

Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com