Collins Bryce
Collins Bryce
Collins Bryce
Collins Bryce
Collins Bryce
Collins Bryce

Obituary of Collins L. Bryce

Collins Lee Bryce, eldest son of Presiding Elder Lonnie and Mrs. Allie Clark died on Friday, March 9, 2018. Mr. Bryce was born in Cornelius, North Carolina and reared in Northern Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties. He graduated from his beloved Dunbar High School, and after a short stint at Voorhees Technical College, he entered the United States Navy, where he served four years. Upon his discharge from the Navy, Mr. Bryce attended Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC, graduating in 1963. He then began a thirty-seven-year career as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and transportation specialist for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. He retired from the school system in 2000 and worked part time for the City of Charlotte, Parks and Recreation until his health began to decline in 2012. Mr. Bryce's community involvement included Hornet's Nest Optimist and the Dunbar High School Alumni Association. He was a member of Clement Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church for over 35 years, where he served as a Trustee, Finance Chair and member of the choir. Mr. Bryce was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Winnie, his parents and three sisters. He leaves to cherish his memory daughters Colletta Euvonne and Leah Camille Bryce, son Clarence Leland Bryce (Shannon), his brother, Lonnie C. Clark Jr., five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host family and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Weeping Willow A.M.E. Zion Church, 2220 Milton Road, Charlotte, NC. Family visitation will begin at 11:00 am, with service to follow at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Bryce's memory can be made to Clement Memorial A.M.E Zion Church Scholarship, 2207 Newland Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 or Levine & Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078. Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service is providing services for the Bryce Family.
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Visitation

MAR 14. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Weeping Willow AMZ Zion Church 2220 Milton Road Charlotte, NC, US, 28215

Funeral Service

MAR 14. 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Weeping Willow AMZ Zion Church 2220 Milton Road Charlotte, NC, US, 28215
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