C. Olin Collins Sr

On Friday, March 20, 2020, C. Olin Collins Sr., age 85, also lovingly known as “Daddy” and “GDaddy,” of Moncks Corner went to his eternal rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on October 11, 1934, in Barnwell, S.C., to the late C. Clarence and Eunice Hutto Collins.  He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.  Mr. Collins was a mortgage lender and vice president with Guardian Fidelity, Inc., for many years.  Loving and generous to a fault, he would help anyone in need without question.  He was also a member and past president of the Florence Civitan Club.

While a resident of the Bethea Baptist Community, he joined the Bethea Baptist Church where he served as finance director.  He remained a member after moving to Moncks Corner to live with his daughter.

Mr. Collins was predeceased by his loving wife, Annette Young Collins; and a sister, Betty Collins Quick.

Surviving are his children:  Annette C. Tate (Randy) of Florence, C. Olin “Bubba” Collins Jr., (Darlene) of North Myrtle Beach, Simmie C. Benenhaley (David) of Moncks Corner , and Deirdre “Dee” C. Knight of Mt. Pleasant; 11 grandchildren:  Erica Tate and Justin Tate, both of Florence, Dr. Nicholas “Buddy” Tate (Kathy) of Simpsonville, SC, Dr. C. Olin “Tripp” Collins III (Erin) of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Travis Collins (Kate), Taylor Collins and Tanner Collins, all of North Myrtle Beach, Ivey Mom (Sonita) of Hannahan, SC, Jacklyn Benenhaley of Moncks Corner and Zachery Knight and Matthew Knight, both of Mt. Pleasant; and 8 great-grandchildren, Raven and Ryley Tate, Jovie, Levan and Davin Mom, Owen and Sean Tate and C. Olin “Kade” Collins IV; and his beloved dog, Butch.

A private committal service will be held in Florence National Cemetery.  A memorial service will be held at a later date for friends and family.  Services are being directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home of Florence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethea Baptist Church, 157 Home Avenue, Darlington, S.C.  29532.