Gene Collins [UPDATED] | Eastern NC Now

    Mr. Gene Collins, age 75, a resident of 4993 Hwy. 33 East, Chocowinity, died Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

    A celebration of his life will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, August 11, 2014 at his home.

    Mr. Collins was born in Greenville, Tenn., on May 21, 1939 to the late Bert Parman. Mr. Collins joined the Marines and was a proud serviceman. He later moved and made his home in Beaufort County in 1986. He retired from Fountain Powerboats and dedicated his life to his family and beloved dog Bubba. His love of the out- doors kept him either in the woods hunting, doing yard work or what his true passion was fishing.

    Surviving with his former wife, Donna Collins of Greenville, is a son, Brian Keith Collins and wife Karrie of Chocowinity, grandson Jayden Graham Collins of Wilson and step-grandson, Donnie Mayo of Chocowinity.

    Mr. Gene Collins was a great, strong man, a natural born leader, great father, grandfather and friend. He was a life-long Marine dedicated to his family, friends and country.

    In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials be made to the: Wounded Warrior Project, 4200 Morganton Rd., Fayetteville, N.C. 28314

    Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Collins family.