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William J. Collins

May 5, 1961 - October 21, 2011

William J. “Bill” Collins, 50, a resident of Downtown Garden Court, passed away unexpectedly at his residence of natural causes at 12:49 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2011.
Bill was born on May 5, 1961 in Plymouth, the son of James A. and Luella M. (Hundt) Collins. He was preceded in death by his father while his mother, Luella Collins-Powell now resides at Koontz Lake, Indiana.
Bill attended Plymouth schools and worked in the area as a concrete finisher until becoming disabled.
He had enjoyed swimming, fishing, hunting and NASCAR. Bill could often be seen walking with his two small children.
Surviving along with his mother are his two daughters; Rebecca L. and Angel M. Collins both of Plymouth. Two brothers and a sister also survive. They are; Randy L. Heckaman of Plymouth, Tom C. Collins of Koontz Lake and Debra A. Geisleman of New Orleans, Louisiana. Bill also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Along with his father, Bill was preceded in death by two brothers; James E. Collins and Stephen F. Collins and a sister, Katherine K. Collins.
Visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26th in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth where services will begin at 7 p.m. The Rev. Steven Resner, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church will officiate.
Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the family.

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  1. Kirk Kuskye says

    October 22, 2011 at 6:45 am

    I was shocked when I heard the news of Billy\’s passing and my deepest symphathy goes out to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    With my condolences,
    Kirk

    Reply
  2. Donald Young says

    October 22, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    My family and I are were very shocked to receive the news about Bill. He was a good friend to me over the years and will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

    Sincerely,
    Donald & Tabitha Young & Family

    Reply
  3. Colleen O\'Keefe says

    October 23, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    Lolli I want you to know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart aches for you at this sad time. If there is anything I can do I\’m always here for you. May peace be with you my dear friend……
    Colleen

    Reply
  4. Karen S. Woods says

    October 24, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Sorry to hear about Billy passing!! His family will be in my prayers!! May God comfort you all and especially Billy\’s little girls!! God Bless you all!

    Reply
  5. Jim Tharp says

    October 24, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    Randy, I am saddened to see that your brother Bill has passed away. The loss of your brother and other siblings over the last few years must take an emotional toll that I can only imagine, but I know I can\’t come close to feeling the sorrow you and your family must feel. We have been friends for what seems a life time and hope and pray that the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time. My condolences to you and your family, your friend. Jim Tharp

    Reply
  6. melody miller says

    October 24, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    Lollie and family, we are keeping you in prayer so sorry to hear about Billie we will miss him, Love your cousin, Melody Hazen Miller

    Reply
  7. Roger and Carolyn Kekky says

    October 24, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Dear Luella and family,

    We extend our deepest sympathy. God bless you.

    Sincerely,

    Roger and Carolyn Kelly

    Reply
  8. Scott L. Davis says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:01 am

    My most sincere condolences

    Reply
  9. June Pontius says

    October 25, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    I\’m so sorry you lost Billy. Prayers for peace and comfort to all of you. Love , June Pontius

    Reply
  10. Buddy says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    My family and I were very shocked to receive the news about Bill. He was a good friend to me over the years and will always be remembered . He was good talking and laugh with me around. My two daughters Allison and Ashley love hang around with Rebbcca and Angela. They love ride bike anywhere in plymouth all the time and go swimmimg. Its awesome good friend with Bill! When I was pretty shocked about what happened. I turn go look up in the sky and thinking of bill.. Im kinda sad u were my good friend hang around with us and fun. Now u gone into heaven. I will keep thinking of u and we pray in for u , Bill!

    Reply
  11. Ronald & Eden Wheatbrook says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    So very sorry to here of Billy\’s passing. I played with him as a child and worked with him shortly as an adult. Please know he will be missed by many. He was a fun-loving free spirit in every since of the word. A humble and caring friend to many.

    Reply
  12. Jeffrey Lovely says

    October 26, 2011 at 12:37 am

    My prayers out to Bill Collins and Family.
    You will be missed
    I enjoyed growing up with you – you have always been a best friend
    R.I.P Bill

    Reply
  13. Heidi says

    October 26, 2011 at 10:24 am

    I did not know Bill for very long. He was a nice man and frequently talked about his daughters. His face would brighten and shine with pride when he would talk about them and it was clear how much he loved them.

    Reply
  14. Pam Colsten says

    October 26, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    Rebecca & Angel,
    Remember that your dad is in heaven with Jesus now. He doesn\’t hurt anymore. We were so sad for you when we heard and we still want you to come visit when you can.

    Love,
    Pam Colsten
    Alexya
    Manuel

    Reply
  15. RONI DENNEY says

    October 26, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    We shared a lot of good times together.My husband and kids would go swimming WITH BILLY at ancilla collage.Will miss you.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

    Reply
  16. Rochelle Wheatbrook Sayles says

    October 27, 2011 at 12:13 am

    So sorry to hear of Billys passing. I knew him as a friend of my younger brother when they were kids. I remember the sparkle in his eyes,his big smile,and his enthusiasm for life. May God give the family strength to deal with his loss. Rochelle Wheatbrook Sayles

    Reply
  17. Kirk Kuskye says

    October 22, 2011 at 6:45 am

    I was shocked when I heard the news of Billy\’s passing and my deepest symphathy goes out to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    With my condolences,
    Kirk

    Reply
  18. Donald Young says

    October 22, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    My family and I are were very shocked to receive the news about Bill. He was a good friend to me over the years and will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

    Sincerely,
    Donald & Tabitha Young & Family

    Reply
  19. Colleen O\'Keefe says

    October 23, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    Lolli I want you to know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart aches for you at this sad time. If there is anything I can do I\’m always here for you. May peace be with you my dear friend……
    Colleen

    Reply
  20. Karen S. Woods says

    October 24, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Sorry to hear about Billy passing!! His family will be in my prayers!! May God comfort you all and especially Billy\’s little girls!! God Bless you all!

    Reply
  21. Jim Tharp says

    October 24, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    Randy, I am saddened to see that your brother Bill has passed away. The loss of your brother and other siblings over the last few years must take an emotional toll that I can only imagine, but I know I can\’t come close to feeling the sorrow you and your family must feel. We have been friends for what seems a life time and hope and pray that the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time. My condolences to you and your family, your friend. Jim Tharp

    Reply
  22. melody miller says

    October 24, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    Lollie and family, we are keeping you in prayer so sorry to hear about Billie we will miss him, Love your cousin, Melody Hazen Miller

    Reply
  23. Roger and Carolyn Kekky says

    October 24, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Dear Luella and family,

    We extend our deepest sympathy. God bless you.

    Sincerely,

    Roger and Carolyn Kelly

    Reply
  24. Scott L. Davis says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:01 am

    My most sincere condolences

    Reply
  25. June Pontius says

    October 25, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    I\’m so sorry you lost Billy. Prayers for peace and comfort to all of you. Love , June Pontius

    Reply
  26. Buddy says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    My family and I were very shocked to receive the news about Bill. He was a good friend to me over the years and will always be remembered . He was good talking and laugh with me around. My two daughters Allison and Ashley love hang around with Rebbcca and Angela. They love ride bike anywhere in plymouth all the time and go swimmimg. Its awesome good friend with Bill! When I was pretty shocked about what happened. I turn go look up in the sky and thinking of bill.. Im kinda sad u were my good friend hang around with us and fun. Now u gone into heaven. I will keep thinking of u and we pray in for u , Bill!

    Reply
  27. Ronald & Eden Wheatbrook says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    So very sorry to here of Billy\’s passing. I played with him as a child and worked with him shortly as an adult. Please know he will be missed by many. He was a fun-loving free spirit in every since of the word. A humble and caring friend to many.

    Reply
  28. Jeffrey Lovely says

    October 26, 2011 at 12:37 am

    My prayers out to Bill Collins and Family.
    You will be missed
    I enjoyed growing up with you – you have always been a best friend
    R.I.P Bill

    Reply
  29. Heidi says

    October 26, 2011 at 10:24 am

    I did not know Bill for very long. He was a nice man and frequently talked about his daughters. His face would brighten and shine with pride when he would talk about them and it was clear how much he loved them.

    Reply
  30. Pam Colsten says

    October 26, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    Rebecca & Angel,
    Remember that your dad is in heaven with Jesus now. He doesn\’t hurt anymore. We were so sad for you when we heard and we still want you to come visit when you can.

    Love,
    Pam Colsten
    Alexya
    Manuel

    Reply
  31. RONI DENNEY says

    October 26, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    We shared a lot of good times together.My husband and kids would go swimming WITH BILLY at ancilla collage.Will miss you.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

    Reply
  32. Rochelle Wheatbrook Sayles says

    October 27, 2011 at 12:13 am

    So sorry to hear of Billys passing. I knew him as a friend of my younger brother when they were kids. I remember the sparkle in his eyes,his big smile,and his enthusiasm for life. May God give the family strength to deal with his loss. Rochelle Wheatbrook Sayles

    Reply

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