BORN

December 28, 1946

DIED

January 4, 2026

LOCATION

Memphis, Tennessee

CHARITY

Samaritans Purse

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Richard Miller Collins Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and godly man, died and went to be with the Lord on his and his wife Barbara's 57th wedding anniversary, January 4, 2026. Born December 28, 1946, he grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and attended Messick High...

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We went from 1st grade at Bethel Grove to 12th grade graduation from Messick to Memphis State before I transferred to Lambuth. I always considered Ricky as one of my best childhood friends. I never forgot his mother driving him over to my house when we were in third grade to deliver a birthday present which was a very sweet bracelet. He was a great athlete, a good student and an all round great guy. I´ve lived in Canada over 40 years and lost touch with all my Memphis friends. I was so sad to...

Dorothy Sue (Susie) Welch Wilson

January 30, 2026 | School

Barbara I´m so sorry to hear about Rick´s passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Joan

Joan Antonelli Lyons

January 10, 2026

Barbara, So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. My condolences to you and your family. Your neighbor,

Deborah Godwin

January 09, 2026 | Other

What an incredible man of God, sending prayers to the family.

Smith Family

January 07, 2026

Grace, I am so sorry about your dad. I have lots of good memories, and he was always there at the ball games! Prayers for your family!

Tori Giltner Damron

January 05, 2026 | Friend

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