Jack Arnold Collins Sr., 73, passed away, Thursday, August 02, 2012. He was born April 27, 1939 in Nash County to the late George Clifton and Laura Hyde Collins.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years Victoria Collins of the home, his son Jack Arnold Collins Jr. (Terry) of Cary; two brothers, twin brother-Jimmy L. Collins (Nancy) of Nashville and Larry Collins of Rocky Mount; two sisters, Laurie Womble of Spring Lake, and Patsy Collins of Rocky Mount; two grandchildren; four brother-in-laws, B.C. Cockrell (Joyce) of Rocky Mount, Russell Cockrell (Peggy) of Rocky Mount, Doug Cockrell (Becky) of Winterville, and Waylon Cockrell (Linda); one sister-in-law Irene Brantley (Garland) of Rocky Mount; several special nieces and nephews and special friends.

A funeral service was held August 5, 2012 in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Hogan officiating.  Burial was at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.  Flowers are accepted or memorials to West Mount Baptist Church, 8487 W. Mount Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27803.