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Clarence Roosevelt Collins, Sr.

Passed 08/31/2026

Obituary For Clarence Roosevelt Collins, Sr.

Clarence Roosevelt Collins, Sr.,90, of Connecticut a native of Pamlico County was called to rest on Monday, August 31, 2026.

His Service is Noon, Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Mt. Zion M. B. Church, Arapahoe, N. C. . The Interment will follow at the Small Chapel Church Cemetery.

The Service may be viewed on Oscar's Mortuary Facebook Page.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Collins of the home; five sons, Tommy Toles, Connecticut, Joe Gordan, Delaware; Clarence Collins, Jr., Michael Collins, Ronnie Collins all of Connecticut; two daughters, Gwen Salters, South Carolina and Beverly Williams, Georgia; four brothers, Charlie Jack Collins , Delaware, Ernest Collins, Persivia Collins and Eugene Collins all of Connecticut; one sister, Shirley C. Whitney, Arapahoe, NC; step-sister, Ruth Randall and step brother, Sultan Randall of Connecticut a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.


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May the Lord comfort you and and give you strength during this time of sorrow.

Tripp Family

My condolences to the Family, May God, give you his peace, comfort and strengthen during this difficult time. 🙏🏾With Love, V.G❤️

Victoria Gordon

To the Collins Family, My deepest condolences go out to the entire Collins family. May God give you the peace and strength that you seek during these difficult times.

Dorsi B. Collins

To the Collins family my thoughts are with you.

Susie Thomas

"The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18 God is a comforter. May his peace abide with you. May his love sustain you. May his presence surround you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

PCT-PCS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, Inc.

On behalf of the L.C. Hudson family; Heartfelt condolences, love and prayers to the Collins family! I have Fond memories of Cousin Clarence's big smile, joking spirit and kind heart! It was always a joy to see him and hear him singing gospel songs with his brothers aka The Collins Brothers back in the days! It was wonderful to talk to him and to see him get to come back to his beloved home of Arapahoe last summer! Family May God grant you peace and comfort as you celebrate the wonderful life and legacy of Cousin Clarence! Forever in our hearts!!!🙏🏾❤️ Zelda Hudson Best

Zelda Best

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