Mr. Joseph Collins, age 93, of Bartow, FL, died Friday, March 22, 2019 at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland, FL. He was a member of the First Providence Missionary Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 74 years, Helen Collins, Bartow, FL; three daughters: Betty Woodard, Kissimmee, FL, Tanya (Dwain) Bennett, Bartow, FL,  Gomorrah (Harry) Mason, Bartow, FL; one son: Sergio Collins, Bartow, FL; 34 grand children; and 11 great-grand children.

Arrangements are being handled by Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL. Visitation will be Friday, March 29 from 5 PM until  7 PM at the funeral home.  Funeral service will be at Gause Funeral Home at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Interment will be at Glenn Abbey Memorial Gardens, Auburndale, FL.