Benjie M. Collins

West Union- Benjie M. Collins, 75, husband of Lois Roach Collins passed away June 7th, 2020 at Cottingham Hospice House.

Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Benny Franklin Collins and Ina Burton Collins Singleton. Benjie a graduate of the Tamassee DAR school, where he later served on the board of directors for the Tamassee DAR Alumi board and was a United States Army Reserve Veteran. Benjie was the retired former Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Zorn Corporation. Benjie was a lifetime member of the Blue Ridge Masonic Lodge # 92, and attended Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Benjie came from humble beginnings but never let that hold him back instead used it as motivation in his life and career. He is known for his strong work ethic, drive and determination, competitive spirit, love for sports, sense of humor, his great basketball game, giving heart, and most of all the love he had for his family. He touched many lives through mentoring, coaching, and leading.

Benjie is survived by his beloved wife, Lois Roach Collins of 53 years, and his son, Chad Collins of Tamassee; daughter, Shana Collins-Smith (Mark) of West Union; brother, Alton “Poe” Collins (Cora) of Walhalla; sisters, Ella Mae Lee of Westminster, Sara Reid (Billy) of Seneca, Retha Anderson (Paul) of Easley, Janice Shetler of Seneca; three grandchildren, Aidan Smith, Addison Smith and William Collins.

In addition to his parents, Benjie is preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Collins, Clint Collins, Garlon Collins, Jack Collins, and Mike Collins; sisters, Mary McAlister, Maletta Bond, Myrna Collins and Nell Ree Nordella.

A Funeral Service will be held 3:30 pm, Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at Sandifer Funeral Home Chapel with entombment to follow at Heritage Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. A visitation will be held 1-3:00 pm prior to the service.

The family is at the residence. Flowers are accepted or memorial’s in Benjie’s memory can be made to, Tamassee DAR School, PO 8, Tamassee, SC 29686. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.