In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Lousie Collins. LOUIS EDWARD COLLINS of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on November 11, 2020. Louis passed away after an extended illness. He was born April 29, 1942 to the late Mr. James”JC” Cleveland Collins and Mrs. Arlene Armour Collins. He was baptized at an early age at Mason Chapel Baptist Church. He was educated in the Atlanta Public School System and he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He retired after 38 years of service in 2000 from MEAD Containers and Packaging. He was a loving husband, hardworker and a great provider for his family. “Uncle Luke” sense of humor was unmatched; he was very transparent when speaking his mind. Everyone knew whatever he said “he was right.” His laughs and fun memories with the family will be missed. He was married to the most devoted wife Shirley Stocks Collins for 58 years. This union supported the love of four beautiful children. He loved the game of golf and won numerous amateur golf competitions in the Atlanta area. At a young age, he learned the sport through caddying at Ansley Park Golf Club and taught others the game. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Collin; two sisters; Frances Rice (late George) and Carrie Mae Cloud, and sister-in-law, Tanya Carswell Louis leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Shirley S. Collins; a son, John Stocks (Sharon); three daughters, Carolyn Collins, Sandra C. Brown (late Doctor ), and Tanya Collins; two brothers, Willie Collins (late Louise) and Charles Collins (Kathy); sister-in-laws, Carolyn Collins (late Julius), Thomasine Brooks (late Hurbert), Betty Stocks (late David), Gwendolyn Jordan(Arthur); brothers-in-law, Frank Cloud, James Stocks(Melanie), William Castlin(late Judy); grandchildren, Phillip Collins, Miles Collins, and Jared Stocks; great granddaughter, McKenzie Tyree and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Grissom-Clark Funeral Home 404-373-3191.
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