1948

Larry Burns Collins was born on 25 Sep 1948 a child of Chester Burns Collins and Frances Ruby Davis Barrett Collins.

1950

Larry Collins
as a a 1-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home were; his father, Chester Collins; his mother, Frances Collins; his siblings, William Collins, Curtis Collins, and Ben Collins; his half-brother Ray J Barrett; and his paternal aunt, Florence Collins.

1998

On April 24, 1998, Larry B Collins was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of Frances Ruby Davis Collins.

2007

On October 20, 2007, Larry Collins was mentioned as a living brother in the obituary of Curtis Harvey Collins.

2010

On December 27, 2010, Larry Collins was mentioned as a living brother in the obituary of Ben T. Collins.

2013

On June 11, 2013, Larry Collins was mentioned as a living brother in the obituary of William Burnett Collins.

2016

On May 3, 2016, Larry Burns Collins was mentioned as a living brother in the obituary of Ray Thomas Barrett.

2025

He died on 08 Dec 2025. He was buried on 12 Dec 2028 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Hillcrest Baptist Church Cemetery.

Larry Burns Collins Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Larry Burns Collins, who was born on September 25, 1948 and passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. 

Mr. Collins joined the United States Navy where he honorably served this country during the Vietnam War, from 1968 to 1972 aboard the USS Denver, LP9 Ship. While in the Navy he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars. After his honorable discharge from the Navy he went on to become a member and eventually president of the Carolina Faith Riders, a motorcycle club with a focus on Christian Ministry. From the roar of his motorcycle to his quiet moments of reflection as a Deacon at Union Baptist Church, Larry lived his life with an unquenchable zest and a generous heart. His active participation in DARE and Red Ribbon exhibited his deep concern for the wellbeing of others, especially the young and vulnerable. 

Left to cherish his memories is his wife of 19 years, Sofie Collins; daughters, Lisa and Scottie Williams and Leslie and Charlie Khan; grandchildren, Carlson and Lara Williams, Victoria Williams, Jacqueline and Jack Shaw, Ashton Collins and Christina Khan; and great grandson, Jack Shaw.  

He is preceded in death by his father, Chester Collins, mother, Frances Collins. 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Elgin, SC with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will be receiving friends the evening prior at Powers Funeral Home from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. 

Visitation

Thursday, December 11, 2025
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, SC 29078

Funeral Service

Friday, December 12, 2025
3:00 pm
Hillcrest Baptist Church
2666 US-1
Elgin, SC 29078