Frank James Collins, 81, of Birmingham, AL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026, surrounded by his family who loved him very much.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents Gene and Becky Collins, his sister Kay Brannon, and his grandparents “Bop” and Verlia Young.
He is survived by his loving and faithful wife Brenda Stewart Collins; daughters Jamie Selman (Dave) and Andi Wilbanks (Brian); sister Jeannine Edgeton (Doug); brother Lee Thatcher; grandchildren Cole Selman, Payton Darnell (Matt), Samuel Wilbanks, John Daniel Wilbanks, and Ella Kate Wilbanks; great-grandchildren Easton Darnell and Collins Darnell.
Those who knew Frank knew that he was one of a kind. He was not afraid to speak his mind, and he loved his family more than anything. Throughout his life, you would find Frank among one of a few places: out fishing, in his massive garage working on cars or boats, on the water racing boats, or on the road racing any car that was close by. In his later years, he was known for keeping the family laughing with his humorous and outlandish stories, and also for showering his family with more “I love yous” than anyone could count. He will be greatly missed.
Services: Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM followed by funeral service at 12:00 PM at New Horizon Funeral Home in Dora, AL. Burial will be at Walker Memory Gardens in Jasper, AL. Brian Wilbanks will be officiating. Pall bearers will be Cole Selman, Samuel Wilbanks, John Daniel Wilbanks, Doug Edgeton, Matt Darnell, and Jason Swindle.
