Willie Raymond Collins (November 5, 1911 – July 26, 1994)[1] was an American educator, Old Regular Baptist minister, and politician who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1970 to 1972. He was a member of the Republican Party.
W. Raymond Collins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 91st district | |
| In office 1970–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Enoch Oliver Holbrook |
| Succeeded by | Chester Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5, 1911 Tillie, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 1994 (aged 82) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Parent(s) | George Washington Collins Mary Jane Brown |
| Education | Oscaloosa High School Morehead State University |
Born in Tillie in Letcher County, Kentucky, Collins was a descendant of John Quincy Brown, the first schoolteacher in Letcher County. He graduated from Oscaloosa High School and attended Morehead State University. After graduating, he was employed as a schoolteacher in the Letcher County Public School District. He served two years in the U.S. Army during World War II.[1] Collins was defeated in a race for a seat in the Kentucky Senate in 1967.[2] In 1969, he was elected to a seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating incumbent Enoch Oliver Holbrook.[3] He served until 1972.
Collins died on July 26, 1994, after suffering a stroke.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "W. Raymond Collins dies". The Mountain Eagle. August 3, 1994. p. 1.
- ^ "Revised Returns Give Democrats More Seats". The Courier-Journal. November 11, 1967. p. 4.
- ^ "Senate, House Winners". The Courier-Journal. November 6, 1969. p. 12.