Chattanooga, Tennessee— John R. (Johnny) Collins left us to be with the Lord on September 5, 2025. He was born on July 4, 1938 to William G Collins and Ada Massengille Collins in Oliver Springs, Tn. He was a long time resident of Hixson, Tn and a member of Sale Creek Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Oliver Springs High School and attended Tennessee Tech. He returned to Oak Ridge and joined the Army National Guard of Tennessee, Company C 5th Bn109th Armor, serving for 6 years, and was a ...