David Earl Collins
Franklin Furnace-David Earl Collins, 59, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. David was born July 31, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Norman Martin and Evelyn Webb Collins. He was a self-employed carpenter and attended Smith Branch Apostolic Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by twins, David and Tammy Collins. David is survived by his wife, Tracie Irene Kegley Collins whom he married February 14, 2004 in Franklin Furnace. Also surviving are six sons, Josh, Shannon, Norman, Todd and Russell Collins and Mathew Knox; a daughter, Ashley Snyder; seven brothers, Mike, Stan, Fred, Bo, Don, Terry and Mike Collins; two sisters, Rita Burch and Sherri Collins; his step-father, Douglas Perry; and six grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg with Pastor Don Dearfield officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00 pm until the 7:00 pm service hour Wednesday. Condolences may be made to the family at www.harrison-pyles.com.
