Roy Collins

Mr. Roy Collins was born July 17, 1942 in Pembroke, NC to the late Emily Jane Collins, raised by the late Ruthie and Marcus Collins and departed this life on July 15, 2021. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Stella Collins and one darling son, Michael Collins.

Roy was a faithful employee at Fleetwood Mobile Homes, until an injury forced his early retirement after 21 years.  Roy meet and married his beautiful wife Stella whom he shared his life with for 50 years.  Roy’s heart was broken when he had to say good-bye to his soulmate on May 3, 2017.  During their marriage, they raised four wonderful sons.  They adored their boys and always showered them with everlasting love. Roy was a jack of all trades because there was nothing he couldn’t do.  Although, he struggled with his leg injury and then the loss of his voice, he never let it stop him from being strong and dependable.  He was faithful and true to his word and never left a friend in need. 

Roy is survived by his four sons, Melvin (Teresa) Locklear of Pembroke, Stevenson (Shana) Locklear of Lumberton, Anthony Collins of Maxton, and Terry Collins of the home. One sister, Shelby Jane Bullard of Leland, NC; 12 grandchildren, Brandon, Brandi, Melissa, Ricky, Ashley, Shanelle Stevie Jr., Brandon, Justin, Zacchaeus, Dakota, Chloe and Makayla; 20 great-grandchildren; all of his nephews and nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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