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for Kenneth Collins
July 17, 2010
You've earned your wings, now use them to fly, go head Lil Brotha, soar through the sky!
Look down on us all, from high up above, know you'll never be forgotten & will always be loved!
Though your not here in body, your spirit lays in me, my heart, mind & soul, because I love you G.
My Right Hand Man, there'll never be another. From Deep In My Heart, Forgive Me Lil Brotha!
Weez 16-13-12
MISS, & LOVE U
July 17, 2010
I LOVE U DADDY.
July 17, 2010
ill never forget you or the moments we had together.....i love you and miss you everyday ken.....R.I.P. OG.....love you forever
Terri Stevens
July 16, 2010
July 15, 2010
"Minnesota Fats" A.K.A "The Great one" Those were my special names I use to call you. It was truly a pleasure to have known you for almost 7 yrs. We had a very special relationship! You will always be a brother in law to me! I'll constantly remember your favorite saying " It's a part of life" Until next we meet I wish you a peaceful journey!
Jane Burd
July 15, 2010
Dear "Ken Doll" I don't know where to begin. I would have done so many things different that day if I knew you only had moments left before you would be seated next to our Lord and Savior. I would have embraced your hug and smile longer. You remember the one that you gave me when I came out of the utility closest with an awful face, you're like "JB" it's gonna be alright. I would have engaged in one more un professional "rap" session with you, making up the words as we went along. I would have asked you to share more stories of your childhood, thoughts and feelings on your life as adult. I would have continued to encourage you to take the TMA class so that you could pass meds at the Manor. Most of all I would have hugged you moments longer and thanked you for being such a wonderful friend and co-worker. For your kind and compasionate care that you showed your friends and the residents that you provided care too. You are an awesome man with a huge heart. I thank the Lord for allowing you to be a part of my life for the short time that we knew each other. Your kindness, and witty sense of humor will always be missed but never forgot. RIP "Ken Doll" I really miss you....
Jennifer "toothpick" Brouwer
July 14, 2010
I had already put my thoughts and memories in once, but with you there was so many memories and jokes that you can't just stop with one paragraph! Every day we all come to work here at the Manor and it is not the same. We talk about you day after day, and we miss you so much! We miss your smile, your laugh, and well everything about you! You will always be missed here! RIP Ken, we will meet again someday!
Randal Anderson
July 14, 2010
Fatman was a good man and father. He was allways of good spirit. We shared the same great friend "Temp". He will truly be missed by all. I know the memories and all the time shared with his kids will carry on for ever!! RIP Fatman you will allways be remembered.
Lynette Collins
July 12, 2010
R.I.P. "Fatman" I will miss you dearly!
Love you always your Auntie (" Kickin"}
Lynette!
July 11, 2010
I still remenber you used to stay with us and we use to sit on the couch I would sit their and be bored and lynn came with lil Tyron and they was going to the zoo and you told me to go with them and you gave me a couple dollars I love and miss you so much! See you soon
Love ,
Kamani >3
Shelby Harris
July 11, 2010
Cousin!
I miss you so much! Theirs not a day that goes by that I dont think about you! I remenber you use to stay with us and I could always count on you to stay up with me to watch the Fresh Prince of Belair! Its crazy hearing my phone ring and its not you.. I miss you always sayin "WHAT UP CUS!! YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU RIGHT?!" but I will never say goodbye just see you later!! So tell my grandma I love her and dont forget about me! and I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!
Your lil Cousin,
Shelby Harris
July 11, 2010
My Baby,
Remenber I want some of your mother potatoe salad and she said "you only get one scoop!" at the picnics and you said " GONE MOMMA!" Cece get how much you want! MY auntie loves me but when she fussed you had my back! Now who gon have my back at the picnics!? You will because I kmow you will still be their! Love you Fatman see you soon Ill be missing you! Love you Auntie Teda Tyron
Love,
Cece and Family!
Niki Post
July 10, 2010
When those we love have left this earth, we still can feel them near. We'll see a picture, hear a song, and it's just like they are here. And when we call upon our faith, when we believe and trust, we know the ones we care about are always close to us.
-Constance Parker Graham-
I found this poem the other day, I thought it fit so well. It never fails how some of the smallest things can bring back such great big memories! Kenny will be missed and his memory will be held in our hearts for eternity. Kenny made a great impact on my life in ways we'll never know.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Kenny Collins. May you endure this difficult time and come to a place of peace and acceptance.
July 10, 2010
oh fatz i'll never forget you. i love you, you were like family to me. I met you when you first came to minnesota and during those years we grew real close and had so much fun. there were a few badtimes in there too but we always got over those quickly lol. You were always lookin out for me and was there whenever i just needed someone to talk to or ask advise to. i miss you and will keep you and your family in my heart as long as i live. and someday i will see you again. zara
July 9, 2010
Your Green-eyed Bandit...
Nyesha Martin
July 8, 2010
Fatman,Its not easy to say good-bye so I'll say I'll see you later. Growing up we were so close just like cousins (eveyone thought we were anyway)I will always cherish those memories. And just like everyone else your smile and laughter will be missed hear on earth, but I know some day we will meet again. Love You Always
Linda Martin
July 8, 2010
I think about all the time you and ty try to whip me never happened (smile). I love you always. Me and marshall will do our best and watch out for your kids you entrusted us with. Miss you never forget you. love always Marshall&Linda Martin
Tiffany Watson
July 8, 2010
R.I.P Fatman You will be greatly missed by all of your friends and family. My condolences goes out to the family. Vincent Vikings c/091'
Kelly Johnson
July 8, 2010
Kenny, I really miss you and your great smile and bubbly personality! I miss working with you here at the Manor, and the laughs that we had! Its not going to be the same here, someday we will meet again! RIP Ken..
Travis&Chelsey Goings
July 8, 2010
R.I.P. OG, we love you and miss you alot...we will take care of mom for you(Terri)
Travis Goings
July 8, 2010
well O.G. where do i starte, i miss us hanging out playing the xbox and are long talk in the basement..i miss you and im going to care care of my mom for you.my prayer go out to your family and kids...miss you man see you other day...god bless!!!!
Teresa
July 8, 2010
Kenny, we had 20+ years together. We loved, laughed and lived life to the fullest. You have always been a joy in our lives. You will be missed at the family functions, but the memory of your laugh and the crazy things that you would say will bring us through. You are so crazy that you tickled yourself. I know that you are having a ball in Heaven. We have three beautiful children together and each one has something special that comes from you. Trials and tributions came upon us, but God worked it out in the end that we have even a closer bond together. I was your confidant and you would call me about EVERYTHING, and we would talk it out. Everyone was so happy when you came home for Little Kenny's graduation and we will remember those good times. The family will MISS your presence, but we will always LOVE YOU DEARLY!!! Continue to wrap your loving arms around us as you always have. YOUR ONE AND ONLY TRUE LOVE BECAUSE YOU ONLY HAD ONE TRUE LOVE!!!
Tommy Berger
July 7, 2010
My memories with Kenny are memories I will never forget. Kenny was an awesome guy with an awesome personality. Everyday I went to work and Kenny was there, I knew I would have a good day. He always made me laugh, work was always fun with him. Kenny was great explaining things, when I first started playing zombies with him, he explained to me how he played, I've played it like him ever since. He was also fun to talk to about sports, even though he was a packers fan. We could always talk about it, he knew it all. I wish he was still with us today, because I know he had so much more to offer, Kenny left us to soon. Another thing I wont forget about Ken is his laugh. Even if what he said wasn't funny, you'd still laugh. I don't know about everybody else, but Kenny left a huge impact on my life. There's so much more that I could say about Ken but, everytime I think about him, I see him laughing putting his arm around my shoulder trying not to tip over from laughing so hard. R.I.P. Ken, I'll never forget about you.
Sarah Berger
July 7, 2010
I'll always miss you gemini. Work isn't the same without you. I'll never forget you making jokes and your laugh. Until we meet again my friend..
Yvonne Smith
July 7, 2010
Kenny, I wish I had a brother like you but I havent so your my brother. You took such good care of me, and I love you for that.
Patrice Miles
July 7, 2010
Well O.G... I feel like you left me and my daughters life too soon... I will make sure your Goddaughter never forgets you! You were supposed to be the godfather for Londyn too... I will always miss you and just know that you crushed my heart when you left...
Forever Love...
Patrice, Amarra and Londyn
Eboney Mason
July 7, 2010
Kenny, You know I really miss cooking for you , I could always count on you to be there eating my food. Invited or not, you ate in 30 seconds flat! I will be here taking care of Lynn and little Tyron for you. R.I.P.
theodore cromwell
July 7, 2010
one love homie g ill miss u and zombies lol peace out for now kenny
Brittany Bakalyar
July 7, 2010
Kenny, I'm going to miss you. You were a great friend to hang out with. It was really nice to meet you and I'm really glad little Tyron and Lynn are here to remind us of you each and everyday.
David Beeck
July 7, 2010
Kenny, didn't know you that well, but when we did talk, you always had a crack to say about my wife. LOL. I miss you man and God Bless You. See you soon.
Teresa Anderson
July 7, 2010
To my first love, my friend, and my confidant. Im glad that you came home for Lil Kennys graduation and the decision that I made, it was led by God. We've had our trials and tribulations that God has seen us through, which has made the bond between us stronger than ever. We laughed and talked about any and everything. Thank you for the precious babies that we have together. They're like you over and over. My soul is at rest and I am able to continue on now that I know you are home.
Your One And Only True Love (You can only have ONE true love) Teresa.!!!
lil tyron collins
July 7, 2010
Daddy,I love u so much, & i miss u so much! wish u were still here. ( i'll be walking around with no shoe's on my feet!)you know what im talking about! love u dad.
Jon Bass
July 7, 2010
To my gaming partner,
Now what? Who will I battle with in the video world? You left before Madden 2011 but I will persevere. Lil' Tyron will now have to take your Packers and bring them to The Super Bowl in your place, not that you could be replaced. You know what I mean. Love you always O.G.
Paula Lenz
July 7, 2010
May you live forever in the Hearts of your loved ones, especially little Tyron and the one who holds your heart near and dear-Poopsmomma-Love Ya Man!
Lynn
July 7, 2010
To the love of my life...I know we had our rough times, but I love you with all my heart! I will never forget all the great times we had and will still have (when I meet you in heaven). Thank you for our wonderful son. He is truly your seed and I see you in Lil' Tyron everyday. He has so many of your characteristics. He makes me laugh and cry at the same time.
Ken, I get through my days knowing that I was and am your true love after Teresa. Space may separate our bodies but our souls are as one. I regret you did not make it home that tragic day. We were met to be together and I painfully look around and only see a shadow.I wish you were here with us. My salvation is that you are sitting with our Lord God and His son Jesus, our Savior. I will love you always and forever.
Jennifer "Toothpick" Brouwer
July 7, 2010
Kenny...well to be honest we had our good times and our bad... I enjoyed the time that we had spent together as friends and I feel lucky that I got to meet you. When you first told me that you had to come up with a nickname for me I was worried...But then you gave me the nickname "toothpick" and it fit me perfectly! That name has made an impact on all our friends here and they still call me Toothpick. I'm gonna miss watching the packers games with you and Lynn. I was never a "real packers" fan, but I grew to like them! I wanna thank you for having an impact on my life and everybody else here. You will truly be missed! I know your going to be my guardian angel! I will see you someday. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Tonya Moton (Classmate/ Burroughs)
July 6, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Shontrice Cross
July 4, 2010
Love you big cousin from your lil cousin Treedy
dudley collins
July 4, 2010
R.I.P nephew from Uncle Dud aka DC I love you
Charles "T da P" Temple
July 4, 2010
Love you lil Bro
David Kittredge
July 4, 2010
This ones for you Jaboofie
Terri Stevens
July 4, 2010
my dearest ken,i miss you and love you very much!!time was was to short with you.who is going to call me "little bit" andmake me laught when i mad at you. and tell me "it going to be ok" we where just starting out a life together and it was taking from me..I will always have a in m heart for you!!I LOVE YO AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH!!!!! My thoghts and prayers go out to your faimly ad childen.....R.I.P. my love see you someday!
David Kittredge
July 4, 2010
Oh man where do i start? When i think about you i feel you are still here because it almost seems impossible to have such a great thing taken away from us. You were always smiling and filling our house full of laughter. We did have our ups and downs but you had heart to talk things out and make them better. we all will truly miss you. I am proud to hang on to the nickname you gave me "PBD (Pretty Boy David)" i will cherish that nickname in your honor man! I would give all the money and prized possesions in the world to have just 15 minutes with you and sit on the couch have a 1800 tequila shot with ya and pick on terri!! but in reality i wont get granted that wish so until my time comes i will be waiting to kick it with you up in heaven.. I MISS YOU KEN.. My sympathy and thoughts go out to your family.. Stay strong!
Mother
July 3, 2010
Love you forever!!
July 3, 2010
Dear cousin I will miss you. I remember when we would come from Tenn and go to da parties. We had lots of fun. You and Tyron would tell everybody these are my cousins and don't mess with them. I'm goin to miss those days. I Love You.
Tomekia Brighton, Tennessee
Terri Stevens
July 2, 2010
R.I.P Ken we love you and miss you alot.....
Marquitis Collins
July 1, 2010
Dear Uncle Fats I'm going to miss you so much. Its hard to accept that fact that you gone.I will never get a chance to play fight, listen to those long speeches you use to give me,and to see Grandma Nora slap you upside your head. I LOVE YOU OG FATS, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.. YOUR 1 AND ONLY NEPHEW.!
LaTanya Collins
July 1, 2010
To my dearest brother Fatman! Oh how I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!! Baby brother I will deeply miss you, and will always keep you so close in my heart.Fatman we will be together one day, and it will be like old times.I LOVE YOU!!! From your one and only big sister Teda
Cynquisha Thomas
July 1, 2010
To My Dear Uncle Fats. I Still Til This Day Cant Believe That You Are Gone. As The Days Go By I Find Myself Just Having Deep Thoughts Of You. And Then I Start To Tear Up And Cry. But Then I Have To Realize You Are In A Better Place. Where You Dont Have To Suffer Anymore. You Are With Auntee Lulu, Grandma Pearl, and Grandad Leon. I Love And Will Miss You So Much. As I Said In My Poem I WILL Make You Proud Of Me. And I Hope You Save A Seat For Me Right Next To You In Heaven.
I Love You,
Your One And Only Niece Mooky.!
Victor~Judith Sumbry
June 30, 2010
As a fond mother, when the day is over,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,Half willing, half reluctant to be led.This memory known all to well when our children played,laughed and being kids together. Those times were the best. Our daughter found in Kenny the brother she never had. Our love for you Kenny eternal(we feel you knew that). Well done faithful servant; the angels welcome you home my love..To the family you will forever be in our prays. We love you.
Gevon Harris
June 24, 2010
To the Collins family and my sister (Theresa), sorry to hear about the lost of Kenny. You have my prayers at heart and may God continue blessing you in your time of need. I send my deepest sympathy.
Coranette 'Brandi' Boston- Stepherson
June 23, 2010
To the entire Collins family my prayers are with you. Fatman is in a better place. He will always be in my heart as a brother. And our memories from 11th & 12th street will live on.. God bless
Ania Sumbry
June 21, 2010
It still hasn’t hit me that Kenny is gone……….We grew up together I still have pictures of us eating bar-b-que and sitting on his mother’s car in the summer time enjoying just being kids………He will always have a special place in my heart; he’s the closest thing I ever got to as a brother…………he’s 37 I’m 36 He will always be my big Brother! I love you Collins Family,
Candace Rivers (Jackson)
June 21, 2010
I am the daughter of Annie Mae Jackson (Collins) in Chicago, one of uncle Leon's sisters. Mom was disappointed that she could not make it to the funeral. We send our love and prayers to the entire family. God will hold you up during this tough time, just lean on him.
Meechie
June 20, 2010
To the family, sorry about the lost & I send my deepest sympathy to the family. R.I.P Fatman you'll always be remembered.
Sylvia Harris
June 20, 2010
I will always remember your smile and your HAPPY spirit; my play brother. But I know you are "for sure" in GREAT hands!!!!!
Debra A Harris-Bell
June 19, 2010
Nora, No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Your friend
Debra & Bobby Bell
June 19, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ruthie Booker
June 19, 2010
Deberry and Collins Family We love you and are praying for your healing of sorrow at this time. please know that God will not put more on you than you can bare.Ruthie,Felischa Booker and Phoebe Alexander
June 18, 2010
A great person with a wonderful spirit.. May the Lord bless and comfort the family in this time of mourning. It was a pleasure to be in your presence Fatman, much love always!!
Ed Posey
June 18, 2010
R.I.P FATMAN
May GOD'S Love and Peace surround our family during this time.
Love Always your cousin:
Teri Lynn Sloans & Family
Gloria Williams
June 18, 2010
God Bless the Collins, Deberry, Johnson family. God will carry you through this sad time of your life. Nora, look to the hills from whence cometh your help because ALL your help comes from the Lord. Now is the time to try him and see what he will do for you.
derrick jackson
June 18, 2010
to fat man seems like just a few years we were in high school together,running the hall ways,but always attending classes, you became my friend freshmen year, we have been friends every since and i always told you ,you look like dig daddy kane,when u had a high top fade..you will be missed all around the city,with much love..Derrick L.Jackson
Judi Carter
June 18, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 17, 2010
My thoughts are with you in your time of grief.....................Angela L Hardrick-Sargent
JOCELYN BECKHAM
June 17, 2010
Fats, I have loved you as my brother for over 20 years. We shared a special bond, and there will always be a special place in my heart for you. We are all deeply saddened by your passing.
I am sending prayers up so that the Collins' family will be showered with blessings! May your favorite memories of Fats be a light in this time of darkness.
Missing you so much!
Love always, Cocoa
Michelle Cole
June 17, 2010
My dearest friend Fatman. I'll cherish all the memories we've had together. It seems like yesterday we were hugging, laughing, and having just a plain ol good time. I'm going to miss you dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to your loving family at this time of grief. God will keep us strong. R.I.P.
Donna O'Neal-Garner
June 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pattie Hines
June 17, 2010
To Kenneth "Fatman" Collins Jr - You will be dearly and truly missed!! Since your passing, a day has not gone by where I have not thought about you where I have found myself being in deep sorrow and pain. I can not believe this is real and I'm finding it very hard to accept. I know you are in a better place and you are looking down on all your family and friends wanting us to know that you are ok and wanting us to stay strong because you are indeed in a far beyond better place. This is just something that we are going to have to learn to accept and realize - it is just so hard to do right now. Fatman I want you to always know that you are so GREATLY loved and will always continue to be loved, I have so many fond memories of you that I will keep so close to my heart because you will always be in my heart and I will not say goodbye to you because I know I will one day see you again being the happy, smiley face, lovable person that you are. I will always love you and RIP - Mr. Kenneth "Fatman" Collins Jr!!!!
To the Collins Family - I will like to extend my deepest and greatest sympathy to you. I can not imagine the pain you are in and are going through. I am just so lost for words!! I would like for you to know that your son, father, brother, cousin was a wonderful, good spirited man and he has touched each and everyone of us in a special way. We all are so truly honored and blessed to have had him in our lives and his memory will stay with us all forever. Thank you for allowing us the time we have shared with him so please always remember this!!!
Love Always,
Pattie ( Pattie Sue - what Fatman always called me (: )
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