Today is Keith’s 46th Birthday
It still doesn’t seem real. Keith was killed in an automobile accident 9 weeks ago and it just doesn’t seem like it could have happened. Keith and I shared a lot together in almost 45 years. We never in all those years had any problems that caused us to be at odds. There were plenty of times that we didn’t agree but it never caused us to be mad at each other. I am proud of that. I see so many families today where brothers and sisters and even parents and their children are mad at each other and won’t even speak. That never happened with me and Keith. We always loved each other and we always supported the other. I always knew that if I needed anything Keith would have been the first person by my side. One of the hardest things about Keith not being here is knowing that I have to face the future without him. We talked a lot about what we would go through when something happened to mom or dad and now when that time comes Keith won’t be here to walk through it with me. I am so thankful to God that we had almost 45 years together. It truly is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. I love you Keith and miss you more today than I can express. I can’t wait to see you again and I know it won’t be very long.
July 27th is your 46 birthday and the first one you are celebrating in heaven.
Ronnie
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About Ronnie G. Collins
I am the Planting Pastor of Out of the Box Worship Center and I also serve as the Associate Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hillsville Virginia. We are a Multi Site Church, one church in multiple locations. Our 1st campus is located at 225 Fulcher Street in Hillsville Virginia. Our 2nd location is on Main Street in Hillsville, FUMC Downtown, Out of the Box Worship Center, and our 3rd location is 522 North Main Street in Hillsville and this is our Youth Ministry Center, FUMC Downtown “Out of the Box”, Youth Ministry. The most recent ministry we have is “Out Of The Box Worship Center” and we are located at 516 North Main Street Hillsville. This site is now my main focus, along with the Youth Ministry.
I have a Passion to see hurting people come to know Jesus Christ. I believe that we as Christians have to demonstrate God’s Love to the world, rather than just telling them they are loved. I am married and have 3 sons two very special nephews that are like sons, 3 grandchildren, 5 great nephews, and one great niece that are like grandchildren. I am a blessed man.
I attended school at Carroll County High School, Wytheville Community College, Liberty University, and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
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You and your family are in my prayers today. Keith will
live forever in your hearts. He is just a “blink” away, now a part of that great cloud of witnesses cheering each of you on. “Go, Ronnie, Go!” “You can do it Mom!” “Way to go Dad!” “Don’t give up, don’t quit!” “I Love you all, Jesus loves you more.” And with him is your grandmother, Judy and those who have gone on to claim the victory!
Thinking of you and praying for you today, Ronnie, and for your parents. For Keith, WoW, a birthday in heaven!
Miss and love you keith. Our birthdays will never be the same without you. It didn’t seem right not h to hear your voice yesterday. But we are all resting in comfort knowing that we will see you again and won’t ever have to be apart after that!!!!