“Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, for They Will be Comforted” This is Jesus’ recognition in Matthew 5:4 that our spirit are actually lifted when we mourn which is our emotional response to sorrow.

For most of his life Billy Collins lived out this beatitude by simply being with the people of Gray and Jones County at their most tender time, the days after the death of a loved one. Following in the footsteps of his parents Billy gave blessings to those who morn as part of the family business Collins Funeral Home.

Billy’s blessings expanded beyond morning. He was a talented singer whose voice uplifted the everyone at the Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church where he was a lifelong member. He was an excellent cook whose dishes were enjoyed by many in our community. He was a great friend and the life of any party he graced. But above all Billy was a devoted man of faith giving his life to his family especially being a caretaker to his mother the legendary Marie Collins who lived beyond the age of 100 in part because of Billy’s great care.

“Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, for They Will be Comforted” today those who knew, loved, and were touched by the kindness, talents and professionalism of Billy Collins come to give comfort to his sister Janet and to his family as we honor Billy, a man who gave a lifetime of blessing those who morn.

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