Elam A. Collins, 91, of Carmel, IN, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at his residence.

He was born and raised in Lewisburg, the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Jennie Phifer Collins. He worked for the JC Penney Company, and lived much of his life in Dyersburg, TN. He was a member of the Phillips Street Church of Christ in Dyersburg for 46 years. Elam served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany following WWII. He was an avid UT football fan until his death.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary Lou Compton Collins, his brothers Algie, R.G., Sam, Howard, and Paul Collins, and his sister Mildred Collins Brown. He is survived by his two sons, John (Stephanie) Collins of Madisonville, KY, and Paul (Valerie) Collins of Carmel, IN, as well as two grandchildren, Anna and AJ Collins.

Graveside services will be conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at 3 p.m. at Lone Oak Cemetery with burial to follow.

Visitation with the family will begin on Tuesday at 1 p.m. and will continue until leaving for the graveside.

London Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.