Verlin Kenneth "Bam" Collins

December 22, 2017

Appalachia, Virginia Verlin Kenneth “Bam” Collins, 87 of Appalachia, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2017. He enjoyed his work at Bob’s Market and the Dollar General Store. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sybil and Ogle Collins; nephew, Chris McCoy; great-nephew, Ryan McCoy. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Patsy Collins; daughter, Sonia Smith; son, Kenneth Lee Collins; granddaughters, Amber Riley, Tylor Compton, and Natalie Collins; grandsons, John Revilla, Dylan Martin, and Zachary Collins; great-granddaughters, Morgan, Lilli, Camerann, and baby Martin; great-grandsons, Shawn and Zander; sister, Barbara McCoy; as well as many other loved ones. The family would like to extend a special appreciation to caretaker Teresa Marcum. The Collins family will receive friends Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM at the Roy A. Green Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 PM in the chapel with Rev. David Rose officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1 PM at Riverview Cemetery, East Stone Gap, VA on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 12:15 to go in procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made the Appalachia United Methodist Church.