IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Lawrence W.
Collins
August 4, 1963 – November 18, 2014
Obituary
Lawrence Wade Collins, age 51, born August 4, 1963 in Metropolis, Ill., passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at his home in Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Lawrence grew up in Troy, Ill., and graduated from Triad High School. He was an independent, hard worker and took great pride in his work as a carpenter. He loved being outdoors, where he enjoyed nature. He treasured the time with his family and especially loved sneaking chocolate to his granddaughter Mariah.
He was preceded in death by his parents Rollie and Beverly Collins.
He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Maria Collins, of Fairview Heights, daughter Kim Francois and husband Kenny, both serving in the Air Force; and his son Nathanial Lawrence Collins, of the home; his precious granddaughters Mariah and Elise Francois; and his large loving family, to include his brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials are suggested to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, and can be made online at www.npcf.us or accepted at the funeral home.
To celebrate the life of Lawrence Collins, friends and family are invited to a gathering at the Collins home, 12:00 – 5:00 pm, Sunday, November 23, 2014.
Lawrence grew up in Troy, Ill., and graduated from Triad High School. He was an independent, hard worker and took great pride in his work as a carpenter. He loved being outdoors, where he enjoyed nature. He treasured the time with his family and especially loved sneaking chocolate to his granddaughter Mariah.
He was preceded in death by his parents Rollie and Beverly Collins.
He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Maria Collins, of Fairview Heights, daughter Kim Francois and husband Kenny, both serving in the Air Force; and his son Nathanial Lawrence Collins, of the home; his precious granddaughters Mariah and Elise Francois; and his large loving family, to include his brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials are suggested to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, and can be made online at www.npcf.us or accepted at the funeral home.
To celebrate the life of Lawrence Collins, friends and family are invited to a gathering at the Collins home, 12:00 – 5:00 pm, Sunday, November 23, 2014.
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