Donald Wood Collins

Sylacauga, AL. - Donald Wood Collins, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Donald was born December 29, 1940 in Jemison, Alabama to Lela Bell Atchley and Olin Underwood Collins.

Donald is survived by his three sons, Larry Hayes, Barry Hayes, Michael Butler; four daughters, Donna Lynn Collins, Tracy Briel, Sunshine Hayes, Nickie Butler; step-mother, Thelma "Pug" Collins; brother, William O. "Billy" Collins; five sisters, Janet Barton, Cheryl Meyers, Crystal Hickman, Veronica Partridge, Jackie Ingram; two great great-nephews, Terrell Jones, Rayden Jones; two great great nieces, Payton Compton, Paisley Compton; and special caretakers, Angie and Benji Cook and Anna Rodriguez.

Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Lela Bell Atchley and step-father, Marvin Atchley; father, Olin Underwood Collins; daughter, Kimberly Hayes; brother, Thomas Earl Collins; and two sisters, Sandra "Tuttie" Wedge and Brenda Skinner.

A visitation for Donald will be held Friday, January 5, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM. Reverend Joe Teel will officiate the service.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/sylacauga-al/radney-smith-funeral-home/8516.

Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL will direct the services.