John Collins RIP

golfaddick

My old maths teacher at Bexley Grammar School & lifelong Charlton fan passed away early this morning. Last season he was on the pitch before a match getting a presentation for the "special fan" feature they had in the matchday programme.

My thoughts go out to his family.

RIP.

Todds_right_hook

I think he was before my time as I dont remember him but I’m guessing that he was the Collins in Collins house?

Do you know what year he taught until?

RIP

oohaahmortimer

https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5e1734994d7df/prideofthevalley-john-collins

oohaahmortimer

https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/1221840541073076225?s=20

Solidgone

RIP

DoctorCharlton

Had the pleasure of being Collins house during my years at BGS.

RIP 

Oggy Red

oohaahmortimer said:

https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5e1734994d7df/prideofthevalley-john-collins

He was at Wembley for the club’s triumphant 1947 FA Cup Final win.

John was 93, I believe. How many others of our fans can still remember watching us win the FA Cup ?


RIP John.

ShootersHillGuru

RIP

Redmidland

RIP John...…a truly dedicated Addicks fan, my condolences to his family and friend....God bless you sir! 

AFKABartram

I was also Collins house at BGS. 

RIP

i_b_b_o_r_g

RIP

JohnBoyUK

Sad news re: a fellow Old Bexleian.

RIP from a Prothero Old Bexleian.

Ferryman

Supporters/people like him are part of what makes us such a special club. Great answers to the questions and wonderful video footage. RIP

Henry Irving

RIP

Was lucky enough to meet John last year when he donated these items, that had been taken to the 47 cup final to the museum.

Lovely man and had lots of great stories

RodneyCharltonTrotta

RIP

charente addick

RIP Mr. Collins. An old school teacher but in all the good ways.

CharltonPete

RIP J H Collins from a fellow Charlton fan and old bexlian I’m sure being a Charlton fan saved me from more detentions than I actually got. 

Walt

RIP J H. I was at Bexley G S and in Collins house until I left in ‘69.  Would see J H at the Valley and he always had time for a word if he saw you the following week.  

HandG

Plenty of Old Bexleians on here! John was before my time also (90-97) but knew of him through Collins house as well as the special fan stuff last season. Clearly a highly respected man and a dedicated Addick.

RIP Mr Collins

Raith_C_Chattonell

RIP John.

Johnnysummers5

RIP John

clb74

RIP John

willieduff

RIP old timer.

Brendan_O_Connell

RIP

LenGlover

Sounds a fine respected teacher and Charlton fan.

RIP

iainment

Always a sad day when an Addick passes.

77Hullathome

I just wanted to thank you all for your kind messages. We are all overwhelmed by the huge volume of heartfelt messages, on here, on Dad's tribute website and personal emails. Thank you so very much. Stay safe and keep well, from all of Dad's sons and daughter.