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James Collins Obituary

James Lewis Collins MT. PLEASANT - James Lewis Collins, 77, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Pauline Marie Vinet Collins passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. A Celebration of James' Life will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013, in the First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant, 681 McCants Drive at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, November 8, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. James was born April 11, 1936, in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, son of the late Sam and Ruby Mae Dowless Collins. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was a retired Pipefitter with the Charleston Naval Shipyard. A faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant, where he served as a Deacon, James enjoyed fishing and hunting. One of the highlights of his life was having fun with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pauline; his three sons, Tommy (Cecilia) Collins of Beaufort, SC, Phillip (Barbara) Collins of Cordesville, SC, and Billy (Felicia) Collins of Goose Creek, SC; his grandchildren, Sean, Taylor, Drew, Tommy, Jr., Kyle, Mia, Hannah, Tanner, and Emily Collins; and his sisters, Hilda Hardee of Elizabethtown, NC, and Norma Hall of Bladenboro, NC. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in James' name to First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant, 681 McCants Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2013.

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Claudia Weir

November 8, 2013

Many prayers, sympathy and love from Claudia and Jack Weir. We will James dearly!

Rocio and Quentin Neill

November 9, 2013

Our deepest sympathies for you Pearl, Tom, Billy and Phil. I will always remember spending some fun times during Thanksgiving in your warm home. We always loved listening to James' beautiful prayers. He had a beautiful and kind heart that overflowed into his family. He was a true Shepherd of his home. May our Lord embrace you with His love and descend his comfort, healing and peace upon you during your time of sorrow. All our love, Rocio, Quentin, Adam and Mark.

Cindy Camardelle

November 11, 2013

I am so blessed to have such an awesome example of a Godly Husband, Father, Man. I love y'all MORE!!!

Donna Garvin

November 9, 2013

A pleasure to have met him and spent a little time with and I know he will be missed. My prayers and thoughts for you through this time.
Love,

Therrell L. & Sandra H. Williams, Sr.

November 8, 2013

Pearl, Tommy, Phil & Billy: I am so sorry to hear of James passing. He was a true friend to me. I will surely miss his friendly hand shake and warm smile. [email protected]

November 8, 2013

Pearl, Tommy, Phil & Billy: We were so sorry to hear about the passing of James.
He was a special friend to me and will be missed by all that knew him. A friendly handshake and warm smile will always be cherished. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
If you ever need us, please feel free to call.

Linda Kirvin

November 8, 2013

Ms. Pearlie, I am so sorry for the lost of Mr. James, I worked with you at the Family Dollar years ago, but was also a friend and sister in law of Rebecca Williams, I know how you feel , I lost my husband 3 years ago, Teddy Kirvin and my heart is still grieving. It is a horrible place to be and the lost is so hard to describe, but God will be with you and my prayers are with you and will be with you daily. Love you so much. Take care.

Bill Martin

November 8, 2013

Frances, Butch, Bill, Renee and Stephanie all send our prayers to Aunt Pearl and the family. Uncle James was a kind and loving man...we will see him again in glory. We send our love to all.

Kim Canaday

November 8, 2013

Absolutely one of the finest men and one of the best pipefitters that I had the pleasure of working with at the shipyard.

Laurie Preston (Forrest)

November 8, 2013

Sorry for your loss Aunt Pearl. Uncle James will be missed by many.

Amanda (Vinet) cheramie

November 8, 2013

Love you Aunt Pearl. Uncle James will be miss by all but lots of great memories that live on.

Rose Maggard

November 7, 2013

May God Be With you all.Love you Uncle James.

Rose Maggard

November 7, 2013

James Is Like my Uncle I will miss U.Aunt Pearl MY Heart is with you and the Family,My LOVE is with you all..Love you Aunt Pearl.Love Rose.

November 7, 2013

Mr. Collins will be deeply missed.

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