Elbert Newton Collins was born on Nov. 14, 1932 in Lovett, Fla. He died on Aug. 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones.
A Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at Old Columbia Cemetery in Brooks County, Ga.
Newton was always a hard worker. He worked at the Owens-Illinois Bag plant #3 for twenty-eight years. He then worked for the Madison County School Board for eleven years before he retired. He was an avid gardener and fisherman.
A devoted family man, Newton is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Betty; his brothers: Billy Collins of Quitman, Ga. and Glen (Diane) Collins of Madison; his children: Marilyn (Wetzel) Blair of Madison, Wade Collins of Sneads, Fla., Diane (Jeff) Howard of Gainesville, Fla. and Dale (Theresa) Collins of Okeechobee, Fla.; and a host of well- loved grandchildren (8) and 12 great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to The Old Columbia Cemetery Fund, Collins funeral, c/o Ronald Bass, 353 Oleander Dr. Pinetta, Fla. 32350.
Beggs Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements (850) 973-2258. You may send your condolences to the family by visiting our web site at beggsfuneral.com.