Timothy Collins

Timothy Paul Collins
02/23/58 - 06/12/2020

Timothy Paul (Tim) Collins (T/Bone), was born February 23, 1958, in Jackson, TN.  He went to his heavenly home on June 12, 2020.  Tim was the son of Sam and Dorothy Collins. He accepted the Lord, thru baptism on October 18, 2014 and was a faithful member of Meridian Baptist Church.
Tim attended South Side High School.  His first job was at the Jackson Dairy Queen.  From there he worked at Townsend Lighting, K T Electric and City Signs.  He was currently employed by TDOT.
Tim enjoyed trips to the river and loved to ski, even though he never learned to swim.  He enjoyed NASCAR/Kyle Busch, Dallas Cowboy football, bowling, and riding his Harley.  He loved celebrations, especially the Fourth of July, or any reason to get together with his friends.  Tims mission was to make his friends laugh and picking on them
Tim was proceeded in death by his parents and younger brother, Kenneth.  He is survived by brothers, Larry (Sue) and Danny, his nephews, Dwight, Josh and Kennman, nieces, Emily and Camille. Also, 7 great nephews and nieces. Tim was blessed to have not only a birth family, but a chosen family, that dearly loved and miss him.  He is missed by his dog, Pedro and his cat, Cat.
There will be a celebration of Tim's life on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Meridian Baptist Church.  Visitation will begin at 2 pm, with service following at 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  The mailing address is:  JDRF, PO Box 37920, Boone, IA 50037-0920.  Please note on check:  Chapter ID: 4620, Specific Chapter City:  Collierville.  The link to donate online is:  www.jdrf.org/westtn.