Henry “Digger Man” Lee Collins, 61, the one, the original “Digger Man’ passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, August 9, 2021.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents Harvey Lee Collins and Gertrude Mears Collins.
Henry had no siblings, except all those of the Roanoke Valley that knew him.
Henry loved walking about town and was well known and most of the time those that knew him would give him a ride. Henry was a big kid at heart, enjoyed his NASCAR collection and enjoyed helping people, especially those at Perkinson Service Station and Martin Exterminating.
There will be a visitation at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service Thursday, August 12, 2021, from 6:30 – 7:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Signature Healthcare, 305 East 14th Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 or Easterseals, Attn: Online Giving Coordinator, 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60606, 1-800-221-6827
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com