John Collins, 68 of Glouster passed away Thursday October 22, 2026 at the Marietta Memorial Emergency Department in Athens. Born May 31, 1958 in Glouster, he was the son of the late Virgil B. and Leona Buchman Collins. John was a member of the Bread of Life Church. He enjoyed all kinds of fishing, especially catfishing, and trained in boxing under Sam Jones.
He is survived by brothers, his twin and best friend, Tom (Debra) Collins of Trimble, and Dave Collins, Ronnie (Sally) Collins, Robert Collins, and Rick Collins, all of Glouster; special friends, Pastor Ron Fierce, Sam Jones, Terry Moody, Jim McDonald and numerous other friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Larry Collins and Chuck Love; sisters, Betty Hudnall, Jenny Pastol, and Barb Hook.
A cremation has taken place and there will be a Celebration of Life held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at the Bread of Life Church in Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews by visiting ifcj.org/donate. Arrangements have been entrusted to Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville. A message of comfort may be sent to the family at www.morrisonfc.com.