Carlton Claudie Collins

Carlton Claudie Collins of Hohenwald was born September 28, 1928 in Waynesboro, TN the son of the late John Anderson and Nora Ellen Coffman Collins. Mr. Collins departed this life on July 9, 2018 at Lewis County Nursing and Rehab in Hohenwald, Tennessee at the age of 89 Years, 9 Months, 11 Days. He was retired maintenance worker at Conalco Consolidation Aluminum Corp. in New Johnsonville, TN. He lived in Waverly for 7 years and was of the Methodist faith. He was married to Delia Bell Turnbo Collins June 17, 1975.

He is survived by his wife Delia Bell Collins, Hohenwald, TN, three sons, Robert Collins and wife Sandra, Hohenwald, TN, Claudie Collins, Charlotte, TN, and Tim Collins and wife Patsy, Dyer, TN; three daughters, Deborah Cotham and husband Dwight, Columbia, TN, Pam Bailey and husband Bud, Summertown, TN, Kim Salcido and husband Eddie, Oklahoma, stepdaughter,Deborah Kilgoar and husband Barry, Phil Campbell, AL, 16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, Mr. Collins was preceded in death by 2 stepdaughters, 1 grandchild, a step grandchild, five brothers, Lloyd, Sid, Marvin, and Hollis Collins, and a sister, Eula Holder. At his request he was cremated. A memorial graveside service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Bunch cemetery near Linden, TN with Rex Reed officiating. Burial will follow services with Shackelford Funeral Directors assisting the family.