Mr. John Collins age 68 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Monday, January 11, 2021, at Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born October 10, 1952, in Chattanooga, TN, was the former Vice-President of Gardens of Memory Cemetery, and worked in sales.  Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his father John Franklin Collins and his sister Judith Pugh.

John is survived by his wife Sandra Stafford Collins, mother Elinor Carmichael Collins, siblings Sandy (Tom) Buda, Janet Collins, Rosemary Dworak, Jennifer (James) Martin, Jerry (Sandra) Collins, Jimmy Collins, and Jeff (Molly) Collins, children Janice Sherrill, John Michael (Samantha) Collins, Jr., Jessica (Charles) Allen, Justin Michael (fiancé Jamie) Collins, and Jarrett (fiancé Jessica) Collins, 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Graveside services and interment were conducted January 14, 2021 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Tommy Carmichael officiated. The Collins family will meet friends and neighbors at the cemetery as there will be no public visitation at the funeral home. Social distancing and the wearing of face masks were strongly encouraged.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, 444 E. Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-737-3400 or 202-737-3405.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 931-473-6606.