Douglas Lee Collins' Obituary
Collins, Douglas
Doug was born on August 11, 1947 to Treva (Gill) and Ralph Collins.
He grew up in the Albion area and started school at Riceville Community School in Albion, MI. A one-room school with kindergarten through 8th grade. He attended Washington Gardner high School.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents.
He is survived by his five children: Heather Tanner, Robin Edwards, Todd (Tamara) Collins, Sara Collins, & Sabrina (Chris) Donovan.
He has eight grandchildren: Zoe Tanner, Mackenzie (Chris) Vozza, Sydney Edwards, Aaron and Alyssa Collins, Zayden Smallwood, Cooper and Carson Donovan. One great grandson, Mateo Edwards.
In addition, he is survived by
one sister, Loretta (Lorrie) Brown, a niece, Tanya Castro two great nephews, Anthony Caffee, Jacob Castro and great
niece Hannah Castro and several cousins.
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I am following the path God chose for me
I took his hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Task left undone must stay that way.
I have found new peace at the end of the day.
Doug passed away on January 3rd 2025 in Eaton Rapids Michigan. He has been cremated and interned in Woodlawn cemetery Jackson Michigan.
Family members will gather together to bid him farewell on May 30th 2025.
Please leave a message of comfort for Douglas’ family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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