Mr. James Anthony “Tony” Collins age 68 of Elkmont, AL passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at his home. Mr. Collins was born on January 30, 1951 in Athens, AL to Huston and Lois Spencer Collins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Collins is survived by his wife, Cathy Pressnell Collins; children, LeDon Campbell (Glenna Eldridge) and Holly Campbell Monroe (Michael); grandchildren, Chelsey Hudgins (Cody), Mallory Monroe and Natalie Monroe; great-grandchildren, Cameron Hudgins and Colin Hudgins; sister, Wanda Whittle (Bill); brother, Wade Collins (Patricia); uncle, Wendell Collins; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Collins was an ordained minister. He served as a missionary in Guatemala and in the United States. He was devoted to ministering to terminal and homebound patients. He was the founder of Next Stop Ministry and led a men’s Bible study for several years. Mr. Collins was a loyal member of New Bethel Baptist Church. He retired from Limestone County Water Authority, where he made lifelong friends.
Services for Mr. Collins will be at 2:00PM on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Mitch McCormick officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-9:00PM on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the funeral home.
