Edward Arlyn Collins

September 10, 1939 - September 28, 2021

Edward A. Collins, 82, of Taylors, SC, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at home. Born on September 10, 1939 in Sioux City, IA, he was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Alfrida Larsen Collins; his sister, Helen Collins; his son, Richard W. Collins; and his late wife, Margaret Richards Collins. Ed was fun-loving and adventurous, and was proud of the fact that he had visited 49 of the 50 U.S. states. He was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Army for 3 years between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He enjoyed fishing and bowling, as well as watching his favorite teams play, the St. Louis Cardinals and Denver Broncos. Also, Ed enjoyed studying the Bible and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He had a heart for sharing God’s Word and was a long-time member of the Gideon’s International. He is survived by his wife, Martha F. Collins of Taylors, SC; his daughter, Rebecca Collins Morrison of Frederick, MD; and grandchildren Ashley M. Collins and Kyle J. Collins of Germantown, MD. He will also be missed by his extended family in the Greenville, SC area.