Harvey Hulin Collins

Harvey Hulin Collins, 87, of Nitro passed away March 7, 2015 at Broadmore Assisted Living, Hurricane. Harvey was born March 9, 1927 in Nicholas County, moved to Nitro in 1939, and graduated from Nitro High School. From 2013 until his death, he lived at Broadmore Assisted Living Facility, Where he received excellent care and love from the staff there. Harvey served his country during World War II with the United States Navy, serving as a Machinist on LST 118, other LST’s as well as an LSM, all in the Pacific. He received the American Theater Ribbon, Pacific Ribbon and the Victory Ribbon while he served his country. He has treasured the friendship of many of his shipmates and their spouses, attending the 50th LST 118 reunion in Cincinnati and several that followed. Shortly after his honorable discharge, Harvey was employed at Monsanto Company, where he retired after 37 years of service. He also served as a volunteer fireman in Nitro from 1950 to 1969. He has been active in civic affairs in the city and faithfully attended city council meeting for many years. Harvey was instrumental in starting the Midget Football League in Nitro in 1963, serving on the Board and as coach. He was active in the Little League Baseball Association in Nitro for many years and served as President for several years. Harvey was an active and faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Nitro for many years, where he served as Chairman of the Deacon Board and in 1960 served as Chairman of the committee overseeing construction of the education building. In most recent years he attended the First Baptist Church of St. Albans, where he was an active member of the Wifani Sunday School Class, and served terms on the Board of Trustees and By-Laws committee. His first wife, Georgia Wandling Collins; his parents, “Nick” and Dollie Collins; son, James “Chipper” Collins, and a beloved grandson, Jeffrey Dale Collins, preceded Harvey in death. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wanda Mack Collins. Also surviving him are three sons, John of Dunbar and his children, Johnny and Jamie both of Hurricane; Richard “Dickie” of Nitro and his children, Molly of Morgantown, Kevin of Nitro and Jane of Morgantown; Harvey “Monk” and his wife Barbara and their children, Derek, Maggie and Anna Beth all of Hurricane; Chipper’s children, Jo Lynn Collins and Jacki Collins of Nitro and J.R. Collins and his wife Lindsey of Hurricane. Great-grandchildren are Jada, Lindsey, Emily, Abigail “Beez”, Kaydyn, Kamryn, Alanna, Jaycie, Johnna, Chandler and James Ray, III. Friends may visit the family from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, March 10, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of St. Albans with the Rev. Joel M. Harpold officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes with military honors. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Broadmore Assisted Living Facility for the loving care they gave Harvey and the love they expressed to Wanda during Harvey’s stay there. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans is honored to serve the Collins family.

Harvey Hulin Collins

March 9, 1927 - March 7, 2015