Cory Ray Collins

Cory Ray Collins, 24, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 4:25 p.m., near Cave In Rock. He was born on May 15, 1989 in Goldsboro, N.C. Cory is survived by his mother, Teresa Collins and friend, Hugh Zaranti of Harrisburg; his father, Neal Collins of Clifton Park, N.Y.; one son, Nathan Andrew Collins of Ridgway; his aunt, Ida and Brad Evans; and cousin, Hanna Evans of Creal Springs, Cory’s grandmothers, Kay Smith of Equality, Edith and Ken Bolen of Herrin; his grandfather, Timbrook and Vivian Collins of Jenkins, Ky. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Ray Smith. Those that knew Cory will always remember how much he adored his son Nate. How much he loved music and playing his guitar. How he always saw the best in everyone. How deeply he loved his family and friends. Cory touched many lives in his short twenty-four years. He will be so dearly missed. The following is a poem that Cory had written:

Feelings

I’m so sick of emotions and aches in my soul

I do my best to let’em rest or just let them go

I must confess that this world is a mess

Won’t somebody find the antidote

Got an isolated heart and a brain that won’t start

Oh no, it just won’t start

Paranoid eye’s glance from far away

And from the east to west

People act as if they ain’t who they say

Yes it’s sad and yes it’s blue.

But everybody knows, its all very true.

So earth please keep your candle lit

Now I’ll open my eyes and rethink things for just a little bit.

Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Leavell Hill Cemetery near Junction. Rev. James R. Hubbard will be officiating. Everyone attending should go directly to the cemetery. Vickery Funeral Chapel in Equality will be in charge of arrangements. Internet condolences may be sent at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.