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- "Elizabethton Star," Monday, September 3, 1934
DEATH TAKES L. E. COLLINS
Luther Elbert Collins, 24, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. G. O. Collins, 810 Maple street Sunday at 4:30, following an illness of lengthy duration, having been seriously ill since March 1st, with a heart disorder.
The deceased was a young man of sterling character and was loved and admired by all those who formed his acquaintance, his quiet nature and kindly attitude immediately drawing them to him. In early life, he became very ill and it was during this time that he learned the value of patience which was so visible throughout his short life. At the time he was taken ill he was attending the Johnson City Business College.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. G. O. Collins; five sisters, Mrs. T. V. Carriger and Mrs. Primus Dees, Johnson City; Mrs. J. H. Carriger, Kingsport; Mrs. Ernest Jackson and Margaret Collins, Elizabethton; one brother, James H. Collins, Clinchco, Virginia. His father died a few years ago.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30,t he Rev. C. L. Bowden, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be made in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. C. L. Bowden will be in charge of the music.
Active pallbearers will be Harrison Ledford, Roscoe Rodgers, Clyde Jessie, Arley Bare, Walter Richards, Clayton Jessie, Thomas Dugger, and Joe Allen.
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1910 - 1934 (23 years)
