James “Jim” P. Collins – age 92 of Maynardville, passed away February 2, 2023. He was born May 11, 1930. Jim was a proud veteran who served in the United Sates Marine Corps from 1949-1952. He retired from K-Trans in 1995. From 1997 – 2021 Jim resumed his career as a barber. He was a 50 year member of J. C. Baker Masonic Lodge, member of American Legion Post #12 and served with the Tri-County Honor Guard. Jim was a member of Community Baptist Church and served as a deacon for 58 years. Jim loved his family dearly and was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

He is preceded in death by parents; and two brothers and two sisters. Jim is survived by wife of nearly 72 years, Margie; sons, Terry (Sandy) Collins and Mike (Jeanne) Collins; grandchildren, David (Lauren) Collins, Daniel (Nikki) Collins, Dylan Collins, Matthew Collins, Devin Collins, Sunshine Carter and Terry Bill Harness; and seven great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023 in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. The service to follow with Reverend Phillip Hayes officiating and music by The Barnes Family. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m., Monday, February 6, 2023 to proceed to New Loyston Memorial Gardens for a 12:00 p.m. graveside service. Military Rites conducted by Tri County Honor Guard. Serving as pallbearers, Grandsons; honorary pallbearers, Deacons of Community Baptist Church. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Jim Collins. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net