Rickey Lynn Collins
September 11, 1946 - July 17, 2011
Age 64, of Diamond, IL passed away suddenly, Sunday July 17, 2011 in Ontario, Canada. Born September 11, 1946 in Sullivan, IL. Rickey was currently employed for Leach Homes in Joliet, IL. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Coal City and Ducks Unlimited. He was a devoted father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving were one daughter, Jacqueline (Mark) Hall of Diamond; three sons, Richard (Rhonda) Collins of Diamond, Daniel (Heather) Collins of Braidwood, IL and Andrew (Amanda) Collins of Diamond; sixteen grandchildren, Phillip, Rebekah, Alexx, Dakota, Zechariah, Hannah, Carson, Haley, Ricky, Daniel, Laura, Kayla, Alyson, Andrew, Adam, and Amelia; one brother, Jerry (Donna) Collins of Danville, IL; his companion, Jannetta Williamson of Diamond; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wife, Barbara (nee Bruce) Collins; his parents, Viola Florey and Virgil Knupp; one brother, Clifford Collins; and two sisters, Dorothy Viewig and Linda Wellnar. Funeral services were at the First Baptist Church in Coal City, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Avery Wilson officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery in Braidwood, IL. The visitation was at the First Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 26, from 4-8 p.m.
Age 64, of Diamond, IL passed away suddenly, Sunday July 17, 2011 in Ontario, Canada. Born September 11, 1946 in Sullivan, IL. Rickey was currently employed for Leach Homes in Joliet, IL. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Coal... View Obituary & Service Information