Vernon Merle Collins Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Vernon Merle Collins of Fort Ogden, Florida, who passed away on September 7, 2024 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vernon Merle Collins to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vera Collins and Leslie Collins; and his siblings, Frank Collins and Wanda Watts. He is survived by: his wife Faye Collins of Fort Ogden; and his daughters, Deborah Robertson (Don), Charlotte Epperly (Ed), Verna Collins and Elizabeth Collins (Jason). He is also survived by five grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two great-great grandsons, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 14th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes (50 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266). A funeral service was held on Sunday, September 15th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Fort Ogden (6831 SW Senate St, Arcadia, FL 34266). A burial was held on Sunday, September 15th 2024 at the Fort Ogden Cemetery (9693 US-17, Arcadia, FL 34267).
In lieu of Flowers donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Fort Ogden.
