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Johnny Collins Obituary

Greer, SC: Johnny Andrew Collins, Sr. 51, of 4361 N Old Hwy 14, Greer, went home to be with the lord on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Greer.

Native of Greenville County, he was the son of Carl Collins of Greer and the late Sherry Garland Collins and the husband of Cindy Howard Collins of Greenville.

Johnny was a former employee of Gilstrap Masonry in Greer as a brick mason and of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by a son, Brandon Collins and a brother, Danny Collins.

Surviving: a daughter, Brittany (Hunter) Collins of Roebuck; sons, Johnny (Samantha) Collins, Jr. of Duncan, Darren (Chantel) Collins of Travelers Rest, Austin (Dani) Collins of Greer; a sister, Lisa (James) Fowler of Greer: 9 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Viewing will be from 1:00 until 1:45 pm on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Highland Church of God of Prophecy 4603 Howe Road, Greer, followed by Funeral Services at 2:00 pm with Pastor Allen Good, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers are: Johnny Collins Jr., Darren Collins, Austin Collins, James Fowler, Mike Gilstrap, and Steve Gilstrap.

Repast will be at the home of Carley Fowler, 136 McGinnis Road, Cowpens SC 29330 after interment.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Johnny Andrew Collins, Sr., please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Post and Courier - Greenville on Jun. 4, 2025.

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Highland Church of God of Prophecy

4603 Howe Road, Greer, SC 29651

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5

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Highland Church of God of Prophecy

4603 Howe Road, Greer, SC 29651

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