October 17, 1952 ~ August 2, 2025 (age 72)
We come to you today with memories as we respectfully remember the life of Carl Danny Collins. Born on October 17th, 1952, in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Carl’s life came to a close on August 2nd, 2025, at the age of 72. He was known by both names as Carl and Danny depending on your relationship with him. Danny pursued several careers throughout his life. He was a bull rider as a teen and into his twenties. He drove semi-trucks cross country; he was a heavy equipment operator and drove for a wrecker service in the Chambers County area. He was a lay preacher at his church in Opelika for a time. HIs faith had ups and downs as he went through many trials and tribulations.
Danny loved Nascar racing and went every year to Talladega. His favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt. He loved college football and was a huge Alabama fan. Gardening and canning were a passion for him as well. He had several Cocker Spaniels throughout his life and loved dogs of all kinds. His most recent are Boo, a yellow lab and Carley a German Shepherd. They followed him everywhere.
Danny’s wife Mary Linda Bishop Collins preceded him in death. She was the love of his life, and he mourned her daily until his death. His father, Carl Collins Jr. and mother, Margaret Adele Harvey also preceded him in death. Carl Danny had regrets throughout his life, one of which was the loss of a relationship with his children. Megan Collins Souther, her husband Brandon and two grandchildren Hallie and Camden from South Carolina. Justin Collins, wife Courtney and two grandsons, Cole and Cade.
A service will be held at Davidson Baptist church at 2921 GA-18, West Point, GA 31833. Pastor Howard will preside over the memorial. We recommend donations be given to any Humane Society you choose.
Please visit Carl’s Memorial Tribute page at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for his family, to share a memory of Carl or to light a Remembrance Candle in his memory.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley directing.
