Collins, William Carlyle

William “Bill” Carlyle Collins, 79, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Sunday March 11, 2018. He served his country in the USMC and worked as a police officer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Virgie Collins and brother Charlie Burroughs. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Hancock Collins; son and daughter-in-law, Brett and Donna Collins; granddaughters, Lexie and Lindsey Collins; brother-in-law, Glenn Bolt; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 6pm at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Pastor Mike Battle and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. A private interment will be held in Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Burkes Fork Church of the Brethren in C/O Robin Vest, 4905 Floyd Hwy N., Copper Hill, VA 24079. Online condolences may be made at Gardner Funeral Home or on Facebook @gardnerfuneralhomefloyd. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home.