James Edward Collins Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 8, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Edward Collins (Irmo, South Carolina), born in New York, New York. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Edward Collins to show support.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Jamey Elizabeth Collins; his parents, Edward Collins and Margaret Collins; his sister Betsy Rabush (Richard); his in-laws, Henry and Edith Cone; and his sister-in-law Donna Cone Welch.

He is survived by: his wife Virginia "Ginny" Collins; his nephew Scott Rabush (Lizzie); his sister-in-law Sharilyn Setterlund (Chuck); his nephew-in-law Allen Welch (Jennifer); his niece-in-law Lauren Davis; and his extended family, Linda Eckstrom (Jim) and Harold Cone.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jamey Elizabeth Collins Cheerleaders Fund at the University of South Carolina (Send to Morris Cregger, 11 Gray Heron Court, West Columbia. SC 29169) or the charity of your choice.

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Wed

May 14

Visitation

Dunbar Funeral Home
7600 Woodrow St, Irmo, SC 29063

Thu

May 15

Funeral service

Chapin Christian Community Church
415 Lexington Ave, Chapin, SC 29036

Thu

May 15

Graveside service

Chapin Christian Community Church
415 Lexington Ave, Chapin, SC 29036

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