Lewis Preston Collins II
Former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Lewis Preston "Pat" Collins II served as the 26th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 1946 until his sudden death in office in 1952. He was usually known as L. Preston Collins or Pat Collins. Wikipedia
Born: December 25, 1896, Lynchburg, VA
Died: September 20, 1952 (age 55 years), Wythe County, VA
Spouse: Pauline Hull
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (1946–1952) and Virginia State Delegate (1936–1946)
Education: Washington and Lee University
Governor: William M. Tuck; John S. Battle