Collins (Grundy County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Collins ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Collins. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Robert Lee 'Pat' Dillard (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on June 12, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Denver (CO) on July 22, 1907 (a Monday) at the age of 34. He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery (Hamilton County, Tennessee).
- Chattanooga is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Lee 'Pat' Dillard<1>
Joseph William 'Joe' Engel (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 12, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on June 12, 1969 (a Thursday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery (Hamilton County, Tennessee).
- Chattanooga is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph William 'Joe' Engel<1>
Cal Ermer (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Coolidge Ermer
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on November 10, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on August 8, 2009 (a Saturday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery (Hamilton County, Tennessee).
- Chattanooga is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cal Ermer<1>
James Harle 'Jimmy' Johnston (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cleveland (TN) on December 10, 1889 (a Tueday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on February 14, 1967 (a Tueday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery (Hamilton County, Tennessee).
- Chattanooga is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Harle 'Jimmy' Johnston<1>
Ralph Emerson McGill (Social activist)
- He was born in Soddy (TN) on February 5, 1898 (a Saturday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on February 3, 1969 (a Monday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Westview Cemetery (Fulton County, Georgia).
- Soddy is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ralph Emerson McGill<1>
Jobyna Ralston (Actress)
- Born: Jobyna Lancasster Raulston
- She was born in South Pittsburg (TN) on November 21, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 22, 1967 (a Sunday) at the age of 66. She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- South Pittsburg is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jobyna Ralston<1>
Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey (Professional football)
- He was born in Townsend (TN) on March 16, 1920 (a Tueday) and died in Signal Hills (TN) on September 16, 2007 (a Sunday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Grandview Cemetery (Blount County, Tennessee).
- Signal Hills is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey<1>
Bessie Smith (Musician)
- She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on April 15, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Clarksdale (MS) on September 26, 1937 (a Sunday) at the age of 43. She is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
- Chattanooga is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bessie Smith<1>
Valaida Snow (Musician, singer, actress)
- She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on June 2, 1905 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on May 30, 1956 (a Wednesday) at the age of 50. She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Hamilton County, Tennessee).
- Chattanooga is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Valaida Snow<1>
Patsy Stoneman (Musician)
- She was born in Galax (VA) on May 27, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Manchester (TN) on July 23, 2015 (a Thursday) at the age of 90. She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
- Manchester is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Patsy Stoneman<1>
Leon Lamar 'Daddy Wags' Wagner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on May 13, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 2004 (a Saturday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery (Riverside County, California).
- Chattanooga is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leon Lamar 'Daddy Wags' Wagner<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.