Elbert Newton Collins
November 14, 1932 - August 15, 2020
Cherry Lake: Elbert Newton Collins was born on November 14, 1932 in Lovett, Florida. He died on August 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Old Columbia Cemetery in Brooks County, Georgia. Newton was always a hard worker. He worked at the Owens-Illinois Bag plant #3 for twenty-eight years. He then worked for the Madison County School Board for eleven years before he retired. He was an avid gardener and fisherman. A devoted family man, Newton is survived by his wife of sixty- eight years, Betty; his brothers Billy Collins of Quitman, Georgia and Glen (Diane) Collins of Madison; his children Marilyn (Wetzel) Blair of Madison, Wade Collins of Sneads, Florida, Diane (Jeff) Howard of Gainesville, Florida, and Dale (Theresa) Collins of Okeechobee, Florida, and a host of well- loved grandchildren (8) and 12 great grandchildren. Contributions may be made to The Old Cemetery Fund: C/O Mr. Ronald Bass 353 Oleander Dr. Pinetta, FL 32350 Beggs Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements 850-973-2258. You may send your condolences to the family by visiting our web site at beggsfuneral.com
Cherry Lake: Elbert Newton Collins was born on November 14, 1932 in Lovett, Florida. He died on August 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Old Columbia Cemetery... View Obituary & Service Information