Hello. I see that this is quite the old thread, but I thought I would chip in my two cents worth.
There were many songs quickly rolled out after the demise of Collins, which occurred in 1925, that capitalized in the fresh tragedy of the man vs. nature sage of Floyd. The most recognized is, of course, The Death of Floyd Collins, as sung by Vernon Dalhart and his many aliases.
There was also "floyd Collins' Fate" by Bob Thomas (Radiex label, B side "The Pickwick Club Tragedy) in addition to Fiddlin John Carson's "Death of Floyd Collins" which was mentioned in the thread above.
Just thought I would add to the thread.