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Larry COLLINS Obituary
62 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Everett and LaDonna Collins. Survived by his wife Jeanne Collins; sons Brandon (Ashleigh) Collins,
Aaron (Krista) Collins, Cory
(Emily) Collins; step-father Joe Boerger; mother-in-law Mary Dalton; grandchildren Aiden Collins, Rileigh Collins, Maisie Collins, Annabelle Collins,
Graham Collins, Nicholas Collins, Julian Collins, Kate Collins and Elliot Larry Collins; brother Randy Collins. Larry retired from the Dayton Fire Department after 35 years of service with the last 11 years as Chief of the Fire Department. After retiring from the Dayton Fire Dept., Larry moved to Brevard County serving as Chief of the Fire Department and then moved to Ann Arbor, MI, as Fire Chief. Larry received his PHD in Business and later became City Manager of Louisville, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 10 AM – 1PM Friday, October 1, 2021, at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK
CHAPEL Graveside services will be 2:30 PM Friday, at the
Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Dr, Kettering, Ohio 45409. Contributions may be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. or the Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to
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Mike Combs
October 16, 2021
So sorry to hear about Larry. I worked with Larry for a number of years on the DFD. He was always a pleasure to be around and I enjoyed working with him.
Prayers go out to his family.
Marcus Hoholick
October 3, 2021
I am so sad that I could not attend services for Larry. I have so many great memories from the training center and throughout my career thanks to him. He was certainly one of a kind. You will be missed Larry God bless.
Mark Roberts
September 30, 2021
My condolences to Jeanne and family! Larry was my friend! God Bless! RIP Larry
Randy and Bridget Sheets
September 28, 2021
We are so saddened for you and your family. We would not have become friends if it were not for Larry. You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. Take care of one another
Richard & Bev Boninsegna
September 27, 2021
Will always remember how you welcomed us all on the holidays into your home. Enjoyed our visits to Chick fil A and Frisch's while looking for a home for you and Jeanne It will always make me think of you when I see either one. Rest in peace you great guy You touched many!
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