Homegoing Services 
for 
Mr. Artis Lee Collins 
1920-2002 
Friday, November 22, 2002 
11:00 a.m. 
First African Missionary 
Baptist Church 
CLAXTON, GEORGIA 
REV. LORENZO WALKER 
REV. RICKY COLLINS, OFFICIATING 
INTERMENT - HAGAN CEMETERY 
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO: 
MOODYS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 
201 CHURCH STREET 
CLAXTON, GEORGIA 30417 
PHONE: (912) 739-4932 
OBITUARY 
Mr. Artis Lee Collins was born October 20, 1920, to the late Mr. 
Harley and Mrs. Rose Lee Collins in Tattnall County. He was the 
oldest of four brothers and one sister, all who preceded him in death: 
Artec, Elaroe, Freeman and Rena Collins. 
He was a World War Two veteran of the United States Army. He 
joined the First African Missionary Baptist Church where he served 
faithfully until his health failed. 
He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Ms. Ruby Lightfoot. To this 
union, eight children were born. Two of them preceded him in 
death, John L. and Harvey Lee Collins. 
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife of 
64 years, Mrs. Ruby Collins of Claxton, GA; three sons, Mr. Lee 
Artis Collins Sr. (Margie) of Savannah, GA, Mr. Fredrick Collins 
(Genora) and Mr. Jessie L. Collins Sr. (Sandra), both of Claxton, 
GA; three daughters, Mrs. Deloris Lewis (Herbert) of Anderson 
Airforce Base, Guam, Doretha Bryant of Claxton, GA, and Lutricia 
Byrd (Johnny) of Warner Robins, GA. 
He raised six grandchildren as his own, Mr. Dewey Glenn Collins 
(Alison) of Atlanta, GA, Mr. Ricky Collins (Brenda) of Japan, Mr. 
Gerald Phillips of Claxton, GA, Mr. Donnell Collins (Tonia) of 
Stone Mountain, GA, Mr. Alphonsa Phillips of Atlanta, GA, Mr. 
Lamont Harris of Dublin, GA, and Ozmeca Bryant who preceded 
him in death, of Claxton, GA. 
Thirty-two grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 11 great great 
grandchildren; two aunts, Mrs. Madie Graham of Claxton, GA, and 
Mrs. Mae of Surrency, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives 
and friends also survive. 
PSALM 23 
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie 
down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He 
restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteous for His 
names sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of 
death I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me. Thy rod and Thy staff 
they comfort me. Thou prepares! a table before me in the presence of 
mine enemies. Thou annoinest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and 
I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. 
ORDER OF SERVICE 
Processional..............................Soft Music 
Presiding.................................Rev. Walker 
Hymn ..........................................Choir 
Scripture....................Rev. Stanford Anderson I 
Prayer..................Rev. Alfonso P. McClendon Sr. 
Remarks (3 minutes please) 
As a Member....................Dea. Freddie Geiger 
As a Neighbor..................Mrs. Nita Bell Baker 
As a Family Member.............Mr. Donnell Collins 
Poem...................................Shoya Collins 
Solo..............................Mr. Anthony Collins 
Acknowledgements.......................Moodys Staff 
Obituary.....................Soft Music (read silently) 
Selection......................................Choir 
Eulogy............................Rev. Ricky Collins 
Recessional 
Interment............................Hagan Cemetery 
The family will be received here at the church 
following the committal 
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS 
Grandsons 
FLORAL ATTENDANTS 
Ushers and Friends of the Family 
FAREWELL MY FAMILY 
Farewell my family, farewell my family, do not weep. 
For I am at peace now, just asleep. 
Farewell my family, I am not alone, 
the mighty maker has led me safe at home. 
Just think back over the many years, 
how I seem so strong holding back tears. 
Yet God somehow always made a way, 
and I thank him every night for another day. 
Be good, my family, always love each other. 
Be thankful to one another. 
Be strong, my family, with a strong heart, 
the blood ties no one can ever part. 
And if somewhere I made a mistake, as you live many you will make. 
Farewell my family Ive been called away with God 
trust in him each and every day. 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
We wish to express to you, our family and friends, our heartfelt 
thanks for all gestures and kindness shown during the loss of our loved 
one. 
Through the help and comfort of God and friends like you, our sor- 
rows have been much easier to bear. We pray that God will continue to 
bless you as He bas us by allowing you to be our friends. 
The Family 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE FAMILY 
On behalf of the Staff of Moodys Funeral Home, we would like to 
offer our sympathy on your loss. We want to thank you for entrusting to 
us the final disposition of your loved one. We hope our services have 
been a comfort to you, and if we helped to lighten your burden, then our 
aim was accomplished. Thank you. 
The Management