Andrew "Gyp" Collins, Jr.

Andrew "Gyp" Collins, Jr., 90, of 905 McConnell Avenue in Eden, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 5, 2017, at his home. 

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, July 9, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at the funeral home.

Mr. Collins was born May 24, 1927 in Rockingham County, NC, to the late Andrew Collins, Sr. and Fatima Richardson Collins.  He was a retired Magistrate for Rockingham County.  Gyp was a busy man during his working years.  He ran many businesses along with being the Founder of The Lord's Pantry, a ministry that reached many in our community.  He was a past Master Mason, Leaksville Lodge #136 and was a charter member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church. 

He is survived by his wife, Jean Chaney Collins of the home;  son, Jerry Collins of the home;  one granddaughter, Francis Cochran of Eden;  and two great-grandchildren, Makala Cochran and Caroline Cochran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daugther, Karen Southern.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com