Ira Jackson Collins

Ira Jackson Collins, 79, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

Ira was born on March 29, 1941, in Todd Flats, West Virginia, to the late Ira Clay Collins and Violet Dobbins Collins. He graduated from Princeton High School in Princeton, WV, the class of 1959. Following high school, he honorably served in the United States Army for 5 years. Ira worked in the Wood Industry for 40 faithful years.

Ira was a kind and loving man. His wife of 53 years, daughters, and grandchildren were
the love of his life. He will be missed by his family and a host of friends.

He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Elmore Collins of the home; daughters, Denise Anne Cotton and husband Michael of Chesterfield, VA, and Lori Louise Davis and husband Robert of Newport; sisters, Pam Buchanan of Princeton, WV, Reta Shirley of Roanoke, VA, and Patricia Aghakanian of Glendale, CA; granddaughter, Maggie Davis; grandsons, Collin Smith and wife Valerie, and Blake Smith; and special nephew, Jeff Akers.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.