“Servant of God well done, rest from thy love employ, the battles fought, and the victory won, enter thy Master’s joy”

Everett “Tank” Collins was born December 24, 1937 in Waycross, GA to the late James and Christine Collins. He is preceded in death by five siblings, Myrtle Collins, Evelyn Johnson, Noah Collins, Jake Collins, and James Collins.
He received his education in the Waycross Public School System of Ware County, Georgia and joined the United States Air Force in 1957 for four years, he then entered the United States Army where he fought in the Vietnam War and served 23 years of dedicated service to our country. After retirement from the Armed Forces he was employed with the Veteran’s Medical Center of Indianapolis for 20 years. His retirement years were filled with love for his family, golfing, attending air shows, the Indy 500, flying planes, and enjoying life to the fullest
On Saturday, February 3, 2018 he slowly closed his eyes to rest

“Sleep on our beloved brother, take your rest. We all love you dearly but God loves you best”

In his passing he leaves: a devoted and loving wife of 17 years Cheryl C. Collins of Indianapolis; five faithful sons Eric Collins (Michelle) of Layfette, Wayne Collins, Everett Michael Collins, Jonathan Collins, and Sean Collins all of Indianapolis; one step daughter Francesca Harris of Fishers; one devoted brother Alvin Collins (Lucille) of Savannah, Georgia; loving grandchildren Tyler, Tianna, Mariah, Shavonna, William Darrell, Aric, Levi, and Taylor; godson Michael Jones (Tess) of McCordsville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and friends.