LONG LIFE ENDS West Virginia Man Dies At Age 106
Reported by: Bethany Simmons
Web Producer: Bethany Simmons
Reported: Aug. 17, 2012 9:48 AM EDT
Updated: Aug. 17, 2012 10:44 AM EDT
Leatherwood
, Clay County
, West Virginia
A West Virginia man has died at the age of 106.
Oakey Collins died Wednesday, according to the obituary listed in the Charleston Gazette. He was born on June 4, 1906 in Leatherwood in Clay County.
Collins is survived by his wife, Bonnie Collins of Wallback, his daughter, five sons, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral service is set for Sunday at Little Laurel Baptist Church in Maysel.
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