John Dewitt Collins, 68 of Elkin, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010 at his home. Mr. Collins was born February 17, 1942 in Wilkes County to Raymond Otis and Disa Myrtle Reynolds Collins. He was a member and deacon at Knobbs Baptist Church, and was a graduate of Jonesville High School. Mr. Collins was retired from Pike Electric. Mr. Collins is survived by his wife, Carol Harris Collins of the home; a son Tate Collins & wife Laura of Ronda; a daughter Kelly Wood & husband Marty of Traphill; a brother Larry Collins & wife Rose of Jonesville. A funeral service will be conducted Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 3:00 pm at Knobbs Baptist Church with Rev. Amos Lyon and Rev. Adam Darnell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at the church. The family wished to thank Keely Darnell with Mountain Valley Hospice for all of her love and care during Mr. Collins illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 N. Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621.