Jimmie Davis Collins.  Jimmie passed away Saturday evening, April 8, 2017 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital with his loving family at his side.  Jimmie was born in Dayton, TN.  His family moved to the Battle Creek area when he was three and he remained in the Battle Creek area throughout his life.  Jimmie’s career throughout life was in the printing industry.  He was employed by PM Systems of Battle Creek for many years until they went out of business. Jimmie was the consummate "Family Man." Everything revolved around his entire family especially assisting with "handiwork." He even renovated his own home - Twice!  Jimmie was united in marriage to the former Sandra Lee Parks in Battle Creek on March 3, 1967. Survivors included his wife of 50 years, Sandy; two sons, Jimmie D. Collins, Jr. and Shaun P. (Lisa) Collins; two precious grandchildren, Jessie D. Collins and Sarah Collins; four sisters, Hazel Collins, Reba Panczyke, Nancy (Mike) White and Rosemary Collins; and his brother, Carl (Betty) Collins.  Jimmie was preceded in death his 14 year-old daughter, Teresa Jane on May 3, 1982 and a sister, Betty Scroggins. Note: the "then" picture of Jimmie is his junior year picture from the 1964 Paean.

Information from the Battle Creek Enquirer online on April 11, 2017