James E. CollinsJames E. Collins, 88 of Circleville, passed away July 22, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 20, 1928 in Riceville, KY, the son of Johnnie and Nola (Spradlin) Collins. He graduated from Jennycreek High School in (1946), Pikeville College (1952), and Morehead State University. He began his teaching career in a one room school house for 8 years in Kentucky. From there he taught and was principal of Adelphi Elementary School and retired from Zane Trace Elementary School in 1985. He also worked as a TV repairman and loved a good game of Rook. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time, but most of all cherished time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life, Nevaleen (Litteral) Collins; sister, Emma Harris; sons-in-law, Douglas Radabaugh and Bill Evans. He is survived by his children, James Collins (Elaine Meyer), Janet (Ted) Daniel, Joni Debra (Larry) Young, Jackie Radabaugh (Randy Redman), Jill Evans (Bill), Tina Palmer, and Julia (Todd) Long; grandchildren, Jeff (Misty) Collins, Jamey Collins, Audrey (Nelson) Karshner, Brandy (Andy) Palmer, Andrew Daniel, Benjamin Daniel, Katie (Rob) DeLille, Darci (Kory) Valentine, Paige (Jed) Combs, Frank Palmer, Joni Palmer, Alexis Long, Landon Long and Luke Long; great grandchildren, Justus Collins, Ali Collins, Aaron Collins, Jaidee Collins, Madalynn Karshner, Haden Karshner, Jude Palmer, Hank Palmer, Rhett Karshner, Nevalene Palmer, Tennyson Palmer, Joshua Palmer, Landrie Valentine, Dean Palmer, Olivia DeLille, Bailey Kasler and Luke Kasler; nephew, John David Hughes; great niece and nephew, Emily and Josh Hughes; brother, Hubert (Bea) Collins of Wittensville, KY; sister, Carole (Ray) Magnifico; special friends, Darmis Litteral, Powell (Jr.) Collins, Glenna Issac, Chuck (and the late Vera) Holland, Gary Stump, Doug Holbrook and Pete Dunkle. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday July 27, 2017 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville, with Chaplain Jim Ferrell officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Berger Hospice Staff. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the , Breast Cancer or Berger Hospice. Online condolences may be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.