William "Bill" Carlyle Collins

February 14, 1939 - March 11, 2018

William “Bill” Carlyle Collins, 79, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Sunday March 11, 2018. He served his country in the USMC and worked as a police officer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Virgie Collins and brother Charlie Burroughs. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Hancock Collins; son and daughter-in-law, Brett and Donna Collins; granddaughters, Lexie and Lindsey Collins; brother-in-law, Glenn Bolt; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 6pm at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Pastor Mike Battle and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. A private interment will be held in Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Burkes Fork Church of the Brethren in C/O Robin Vest, 4905 Floyd Hwy N., Copper Hill, VA 24079. Online condolences may be made at http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com or on Facebook @gardnerfuneralhomefloyd. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home.

I will never forget Bill. We shared a lot of the same things, being part of the Boy Scouts, Troop 39. He was a true friend. May he Rest In Peace!

Bill's friendship will be missed greatly. I cherish all the many memories and good fun times together.

Bill was a man I always respected. I knew him since he was the leader of my Boy Scout Troop in Baywood. Prayers and condolences to the family.

I worked with Bill at the Hospital when we had real security. I enjoyed his war stories both military and street. Always one to prank us, Bill always kept it lively and I am proud to have called him friend. RIP Sir.

Hilda, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill was an American hero and proud U.S. Marine and career police officer. Bill was one of those rare individuals that could do most anything. He was mentally and physically tough as any person I have ever met. He was the survivor of one of the most honorific traffic crashes, while on duty as a motorcycle police officer, that I have ever witnessed. His devastating injures never slowed him down. Our condolences go out to the family and each loved one will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Wayne and Martha Pike

Hilda,Brett and family: My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to you during this trying time. Bill was my life-long friend,police training coach, mentor in life,and canoeing buddy. I loved him like a brother. He will be sorely missed. He was a positive force in my life and many others.Rest in peace my friend. God Bless.

Hilda,Brett and family: My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to you during this trying time. Bill was my life-long friend,police training coach, mentor in life,and canoeing buddy. I loved him like a brother. He will be sorely missed. He was a positive force in my life and many others.Rest in peace my friend. God Bless.

Hilda so sorry to hear of Bills death. I can't be there but will be praying for you. love Essie

So sorry to hear about Mr. Collins. I will miss him greatly. He always had a smile of us no matter how bad he felt. Thoughts and prayers are with the family..

So sorry to hear of your loss.Bill was loved by us all here in the Baywood community.

I am very sorry to hear of Bill's passing he was a fine man. I knew him when he was Chief of Police at Hillsville and greatly respected him. I ran into several times and spoke with him after I became an officer he was good man and had a lot to be proud of. Sincerly Jr. Alderman Retired Capt. HPD

Hilda, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your husband. I have been praying for the both of you since the day we saw each other in Floyd and and I will continue to pray for you.

Hilda and Family, Someone just come in the office and told me about Bill. I am just heartbroken. Bill has been such a good friend for so many years. I will sure miss his infrequent visits to Galax. He was so good to help me when I lived in Hillsville. Such a good man and thankful he had you to make him happy. Sending love and prayers to you.