Walter A Collings' Obituary
Walter A. Collings, age 96, of Millsboro, DE, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011, at his home in Millsboro, DE. surrounded by his famliy. Born in Montchanin, DE, on December 25, 1914 he was the son of the late William Merrey Collings and Ada (Hoffman) Collings. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his wife , Alice Ulary Collings , a son Walter Zane Collings, a granddaughter Darcey Gail Maloney and 11 brothers and sisters.
Mr. Collings graduated from North East High School in North East ,MD, class of 1932. Walter was a Butcher and Meat Manager for A&P Grocery Stores in North East , MD, Rehoboth Beach and Lewes, DE for over 50 years. His hobbies included fishing, reading, coon hunting, and horseback riding. Walter led a full and happy life and will be remembered fondly by his family and friends.
Mr. Collings is survived by his daughter, Shirley Maloney and husband James of Rehoboth Beach, DE , five grandchildren, Mark Graham and Stacey Anne Belvedere, Kelley Wood Collings, Walter Zane Collings,Jr; and Christopher Vance Collings and eight great grandchildren Matthew James and Natalie Anne Belvedere, Qudsiyyah Aamina Hajar, Aaliyah Shafeeqah, Charles Zane, Emily Katharin, Carter Zane and Kaya Leann.
Service and interment will be private at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium , Lewes, DE
Please visit Mr. Collings Life Memorial at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com to sign the online guestbook
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