Background
He was born and raised in Fort Valley, Georgia, United States., and served in the Naval Air Corps during World World War World War II
He was born and raised in Fort Valley, Georgia, United States., and served in the Naval Air Corps during World World War World War II
He attended the University of Georgia and graduated in 1950 with a degree in agronomy.
He was awarded the highest honor given by the state of South Carolina, the Order of the Palmetto, for his dedication and leadership to his constituents. In addition to his political and civic work, Collins permanently endowed a fund at the University of Georgia within the Department of Horticulture.