David Browning Collins

Background

Collins, David Browning was born on December 18, 1922 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. Son of Charles Frederick and Agnes Elizabeth (George) Collins.

Education

Bachelor, University of the South, 1943. Bachelor's Degree, University of the South, 1948. Master of Sacred Theology, University of the South, 1962.

Doctor of Divinity, University of the South, 1974.

Career

Rector, St. Andrew's Episcopalian Church, Marianna, Arkansas, 1948-1953; priest-in-charge, Holy Cross Episcopalian Church, West Memphis, Arkansas, 1949-1953; chaplain and associate professor of religion, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, 1953-1966; dean, Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, 1966-1984; executive director, Windsong Ministries, Inc., since 1984; president, House of Deps. Episcopal Church, 1985-1991. Trustee Church Pension Fund, New York City, 1976-1988.

Member Board of Clergy Deployment, New York City, 1971-1976.

Achievements

• David Browning Collins has been listed as a noteworthy religious institution administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, 1977-1978. Chaplain Atlanta Braves Booster Club, 1966-1984. Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.

Interests

• Avocation: baseball.

Connections

Married Maryon Virginia Moise, October 14, 1945. Children: Melissa, Christopher, Matthew, Geoffrey.

Father:

Charles Frederick Collins

Mother:

Agnes Elizabeth (George) Collins

Spouse:

Maryon Virginia Moise

child:

Melissa Collins

child:

Matthew Collins

child:

Christopher Collins

child:

Geoffrey Collins