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American educator and politician (1911-1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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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 | Tillie, Kentucky, U.S. | November 5, 1911
Died | July 26, 1994 82) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. | (aged
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]
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