Eunice was born in Cullman, Alabama November 16, 1933 to John A. Collins and Lillie V. Collins.
Eunice attended the Akron Public Schools, graduating from Garfield H.S. (1952). He studied his craft at the Southern School of
Printing,
Nashville, Tennessee. His vocation as a Compositer brought Eunice to the
Akron Beacon Journal, where he was employed from 1952 until retirement
in January, 1990. In his father's tradition, he became interested in
Masonry, joining Coventry Lodge #665.Viewing masonry as a guide to enriching his life, his deep love of the fraternity led him to research and subsequently document the history of Freemasonry. His literary work authored by Eunice has been published and is currently housed in the A.A.S.R. Masonic Museum Library in Lexington, Massachusetts. As a young man, he served as an officer in Temple Chapter Demolay; later as a W.M. Coventry Lodge #665; member Supreme Council; Commander-in-Chief Valley of Akron A.A.S.R.; R.P. Amaranth, Akron Court; supporter of the A.A.S.R. Learning Center for Dyslexia; a strong voice for the Alzheimer facility under construction at Western Reserve Masonic Community. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 7, Eunice dedicated his life to the pursuit of finding a cure for this debilitating disease. Believing that a cure must be found in his lifetime, Eunice spent endless hours in collaboration with medical researchers at the local, state and international levels. When he was not engaged in medical research, Eunice enjoyed golf, woodworking and traveling.
Of great importance and a real blessing to Eunice was his church, Akron Baptist Temple where he was a member over 70 years. Eunice will be deeply missed by his wife, Bonnie L. Collins, who ardently shared his breath of vision.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hummel Funeral Home, 3475 Copley Rd. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 16, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Masonic Service at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 17 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the American Diabetes Association for Diabetic Research. Please visit www.hummelcares to share memories or condolences.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal on July 14, 2013
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