Mr. Joe Edwin Collins, 77, of Grenada, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at Methodist LeBonheur Hospital in Germantown, TN.  He was born on August 7, 1946 in Grenada.  Joe was a gifted orator with a strong voice and used this to his advantage in his career as a radio announcer.  He also owned City Cab Co. for several years and was involved in several other business endeavors.  Joe dutifully served as a Reserve Deputy with the Grenada County Sheriff's Department.  A classic car enthusiast, he enjoyed all aspects of his era's fine automobiles.  He also enjoyed racing and was a devoted animal lover.  Joe loved Jesus and he was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

The funeral service to honor Mr. Collins' life will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada. The service will be officiated by Rev. J. Barry Worrell. Following the service, Mr. Collins will be laid to rest in the Providence Cemetery at Gore Springs.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time Tuesday at McKibben and Guinn.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Judy Milam Collins; two daughters, Misty Finkley(Jerry) of Grenada and Tammy Collins(Tim) of Covington, TN; son, Kevin Collins(Brenda) of Carrollton; sister, Patsy Stone of Ackerman; ten grandchildren, Josh Collins, Kira Finkley, Emily Finkley, Taylor, Tyler, Tia, Taya, Tara, Tanner and TJ Crider as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Fannie Collins Veazey and two sisters, Shirley Smith and Sue Gray.

Pallbearers will be Josh Collins, Tyler Crider, Adam Milam, Ken Milam, Randall Stone and Thomas Stone.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).