Darryl Reed Collins
April 12, 1966 ~ October 4, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Darryl Reed Collins, 43, of Asheville, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at his parent’s home.
Darryl was born in Buncombe Co., and was a son of J. Howard and Elaine Cole Collins. Darryl loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting at Beaver Lake since he was 4 years old. He attended Jones Elementary School and graduated from Asheville High School. He dearly loved animals and working with children.
His father worked for 33 years with Southern Bell. When his father retired, he started his own telephone company, Telephone Service and Equipment, working out of a building, which he still owns, at 45 Broadway. Darryl became the best trained and most reliable technician there, and eventually became the co-owner until the business was sold in 1998.
Darryl completed several training courses on electronic systems, including their primary franchise, Samsung. Their company installed many notable telephone systems, including for movies filmed in this area including: “Richie Rich,” “My Fellow Americans,” “Last of the Mohicans,” “28 Days,” “Patch Adams,” and “Song Catcher.”
Following the sale of the telephone business, Darryl continued working with his father with his rental properties.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Catlin Clopton; two sisters, Cyndi Collins and Jan Kowalezyk, and a brother, Steve Graham Collins; and nieces and nephews, DeAnna, Stephen, and Chad (Leslie) Collins, and Leah and Davinia Amiri.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Wendell Brittain and Bobby Brittain officiating. Private interment will be at Lewis Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Aaron Kowalezyk, Russell Luther, Garry Reinhardt, Brian Reed, Chad Collins, and Stephen Collins, Jr.
The family will receive friends following the service and at other times will be at the home of Cyndi Collins, 90 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville.
Memorials may be made to AMVETS Scholarship Fund, 1 Cordell Court, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
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So sorry for your loss. I remember Darryl as always having a smile on his face and a great laugh.
Tina Tweed Thuro
I knew Darryl for for many years. I was so sad to hear of his passing. I’ll remenmber him as the mischievous little kid at the Beaverdam pool who would always make you laugh. He was always a great friend to the Palmer brothers. He will be missed.
To Mr and Mrs Collins and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.As you know Darryl grew up with my sons Pete and Ronnie.. He was like one of my own..I will be praying for you.. Only God can lift your burden..If I can be of any help, please call on me..My prayer is that God would mend your broken hearts and give you His peace that passes all understanding ..Psalm 18:2 ..In His precious name, Pat, Pete, and Ronnie Cole
From all of the Hefner family – We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
Our Condolences to the Collins Family. I grew up in Beaverdam and of Course femember Darryl as a fun loving kid and Teenager. Lost touch over the years,, I am deeply saddened by this tragic news and all prayers from The Wilson Family to yours
To the Collins family, sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Darryl with that great smile and sense of humor that he had.
We had lost contact after High School,but I was lucky enough to run into him awhile back and of all places – Beaver Lake. He will always be one of the Beaverdam Boys.
May God comfort all of you.
To the Collins Family.I am very sorry for your loss.Darryl and I had become very good friends over the yrs. but had lost touch. I will always remember your son as a good person and with a great sense of humor.I will miss Darryl but I have a lot of good memories of him.May God be with him
I cant tell you how sorry i am to hear about Darryls passing. he was a great friend.we spent alot of time together and he always made my day better when i saw him. i wish your family the best.
Susi and I just learned of Darryl’s death. We want to extend our deepest sympathies to the Collins family. I remember vividly playing with Darryl as a child. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Words feel inadequate at a time like this … just know you are loved and supported by many.
Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome.
Love Tripp, Susi, Taylor and Ferris
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Collins,
I am sorry for your lost and my prayers are with you. I knew Darryl thru my brother Michael, Darryl worked with me in San Fransico on a job. He was a great guy. The pain will never go away, but it gets easier as time goes by. The momories are in the heart always and forever.
Oue deepest sympathy to Mr&Mrs Collins for your great loss, Darryl was at my house many times, He grew up with my son Andrew, Iwill always remember His sweetness and smiling face,Iknow our Dear Lord will walk with you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.Iwill keep you in my prayers,All you loved ones of Darryl.Sincerly Rose Gwaltney Andrew and Mary,
Sorry to hear about Darryl passing. I’m sure he will hav’em smiling on the other side.
Sorry to hear about Darryl passing. He was a cousin that we will miss very much.
Sorry for your loss.
Dear Collins Family: I am working for the feds in Lincoln, Nebraska. I was just reading the Asheville newspaper and was shocked at Darryl’s passing. May God grant all of you peace during this difficult time. I wish I could be there, but I will be out west for 2 more months. God bless you.
I knew Darryl when we were children. Although I haven’t seen him or his family in many years (what good times we had), my heart just breaks for all of you. My thougths and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Hollis Hales of Wilmington, NC, Kitty Hales of Seneca, SC and Dean Hales of Seneca, SC also wish to convey their condolences at this time.
I am sorry for you loss. Darryl was a shining soul and may he be free of his pain. He always made me smile! God bless you all at this difficult time.
Howard, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom nichols,
Our deepest sympathy–
My thoughts are prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry to hear about Darryl. We have known him a long time. He was a great guy & a joy to be around. He will be missed. You are in our prayers.
Dear Howard, Elaine and Cindi & family, So sorry to read about Darryl. What a handsome man, he and Mitchell were such good friends growing up… I know what a loss you feel, it has only been 10 months, since my son Mike, left us and went to his heavenly home. My heart is with you, believe me I know the grieve you are going thru, but God will be with you and he will help you thru your grieve. Our love and prayers to your family….. Don and Peggy Turner Michael, Mark, Laura and Mitchell Turner
Howard,Elaine and kids,
Our family is sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kevin and Derek Williams
i’ll miss you my brother.say hi to the lord for me.you will be missed down here.
Dear Family.
Our deepest sympathy, may God see you through your hour of need.
May Our Dear Lord give everyone the needed strength to help each other and to never forget the good and to praise it.
I’m so sorry to hear about Darryl
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Darryl we will all miss you you were a great friend and i’m glad I got to know you.You’ll be missed my friend but I know your going to a special place where you will find peace your friend always Keith Martens.
I am sorry to hear of Darryl’s passing; he was a childhood friend of mine and I remember the many good times that we had jumping in the cow ponds on the farm behind his house.
Elanie and Howard
I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. I can’t imagine your pain and loss. Darryl was such a kind and fun person. I enjoyed ragging him about his ‘scooter’ and having Elaine drive it home the last time I saw him, since it was a brisk, rainy day. God Bless
Beulah Freeman
Elaine and family, I was so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. Please know I am thinking of you and my prayers are with you.
Judy Westmoreland
Elaine, Howard and family, We were sorry to hear of your loss of Darryl. Our prayers are for you all, may God have his arms around you and give you strength in this time of need.
elaine,howard & family please know that you are in my prayers at this time..please let me know if there’s anything at all i can do for you…
god bless each of you…joann
I know Darryl is in a better place and will always remember his big beautiful smile. Love to all of you and may your pain subside quickly.
Cousin Debi Hurt
Dear Howard and Elaine,
We were so sorry to hear about your son. I hope you remember we shared the same room at St. Jo when he came into this world. Your were such a joy to get to know.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Our sympathy,
Harry, Linda and Kelly
Sorry i never got to meet Darryl if he was just a little like his family
he was awsome. Love all of you.
Sorry i never got to meet Darryl if he was just a little like his family
he was awsome. Love all of you.
A man with a wonderful laugh and beautiful smile. I have a lot of fond memories that will live on forever in my heart. He will be greatly missed by many, and my heart goes out to his family. Darrul was a one-of-a-kind guy. I miss him so much!! Like we all do.
I am very sorry to read about Darryl’s death. I remember him mostly as a young boy. He would pick Mistletoe and sell it outside of Roses to earn christmas money. My sincere sympathy to Elaine & Howard, Steve, Jan, & Cyndi.