William Clem "Bill" Collins, Jr., 66, of Roena Drive, died Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He was born October 19, 1944 in Horry County, a son of the late William Clem Collins, Sr. and Mae Beaty Collins. In additions to his parents, he was also predeceased by his sister, Maxine Ellen Collins McCracken. William was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. He was a very loving and giving person. William was a certified master electrician and served two years in the military. He enjoyed fishing and practicing karate. His greatest joy was history. Mr. Collins is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Mary L. Hardee Collins of the home; one son, William "Billy" Collins, III (Jeana) of Conway; five daughters, Rachael C. Collins Huggins of Conway, Virginia Mae Collins Guyton (George) of Conway, Angie Marie Collins Butler (Shawn) of Conway, Mary Michelle Collins Harvey of W.Va., and Tabitha Sue Collins Barlow of Utah; three sisters, Nelie Don McCracken of Conway, Martha Ann Sheppard of Aynor, Marilyn Collins of Aynor; seven grandchildren, Madison Caroline Collins, Makala Cheyenne Collins, James Justin Huggins, Elizabeth A. Guyton, Gracie O. Guyton, Cheyenne Marie Butler and Phoenix Gregory Butler; special friend, Andy Cooper; and many other family and friends who will miss him. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with the Rev. Chris Grainger officiating. Burial will follow in Westside Memorial Gardens. Please sign a guest book at watsonfuneralservices.com. Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy. 378, Conway, S.C., is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on December 4, 2010