Charles Amos Collins, Sr., was born on May 18, 1937. He was the son of the late Amos and Alice Byrd Collins. Charles grew up in the church and accepted God as his Saviour at an early age. He was a very active member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. He served as chairman of the deacon board and was a very faithful member of the choir. Charles graduated from Carver High School in 1956. He attended Fort Valley State College. He served his country in the United States Army for 4 years. He was employed by Associated Rubber Company for 30 years where he retired as a supervisor. In addition he served as a Mason in King David Lodge #8. Charles departed his life on November 9, 2009. He was dearly loved by his family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margarette Ann White Collins; two children, Charles Amos Collins II of Carrollton, Ga., and Contressa Lavette Banks (Tony) of Carrollton, Ga.; three sisters, Shirley Boggs of Atlanta, Ga., Willa Rickett of Tallapoosa, Ga., and Cathryn Dukes of Atlanta, GA.; two brother in laws, Jimmy White of Atlanta, Ga., Donnie G. White (Jackie) of Detroit, MI.; three sister in laws, Mary Jean White of Detroit, MI, Mary Jane White (William) of Tallapoosa, Ga., and Lee Jefferson of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Whitney Banks, Traci Collins, Antonio Banks II, Chadman Collins and Marquavious Banks all of Carrollton, Ga.; a great grandchild, Byron Banks of Carrollton, Ga.; also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2 PM from Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Tallapoosa, Ga., with Rev. J. Terry Barnes officiating. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, Glover Traylor, Larry Searcy, Kevin Searcy, Phil Jennins, James Mooreen, Jackie Moreland and Michael Boggs. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffery Boggs, Sonny Grayson and Robert Almon. Flower girls will be friends and family. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Haralson County Honor guard making the flag presentation. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 5 PM until 8 PM. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton has charge of the arrangements.