Donald Wayne Collins

Donald Wayne Collins obituary, Fall Branch, TN

Donald Wayne Collins

Donald Collins Obituary

Visit the Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes and Crematory - Fall Branch website to view the full obituary.

Don Collins, 67, of Rogersville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Greeneville Community East Hospital. Don was a graduate of Rogersville High School and was a member of Beech Creek Baptist Church. He spent his time enjoying farming and hunting on Chimney Top. Don had retired from Old Dominion Trucking Company.

Survivors include his daughter, Abby Johnson and fiancé, Todd Pierce; son, Joseph Collins; grandson, Eli Johnson; granddaughter, Anna Pierce; mother, Estelle Simpson; sister, Renee Moore and husband, Jeff; brother, Rick Collins and wife, Tonia; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Duncan Cemetery, Rogersville.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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