Henry Collins

Henry Clay Collins Jr., 88, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013.He was born Aug. 6, 1924 in Bradley County, Tenn., to the late Henry Clay Collins Sr. and Daisy Marie Selvidge Collins.Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his wife Anna Bell Collins. He was retired from Tennessee American Water Co. after 35 years of service. He was passionate about coon hunting and hunted as long as he was able. He was a member of the East Brainerd Coons Hunting Club.Survivors include sons, Ron Collins, Dennis Collins, Steve (Patty) Collins and Jerry (Allene) Collins; sisters, Jessie Igou, Jane Phillips and Frances Quarles; eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Ooltewah Cemetery with Rev. Dale Lovelady officiating.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com.Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Florist & Crematory, Valley View Chapel 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga.