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Early Collins Obituary

Early Collins worked at Lever Brothers for 36 years. He was an avid sports fan covering all sports from golf to basketball. Throughout his life he was a faithful member at Jerusalem Baptist Church. He loved his family and friends. He leaves to mourn his passing loving wife of 63 years Essie Collins, daughter Etta Kay Collins along with a host of grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews' other relatives and friends. He will be sorely missed. Memorial Service will be Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 12:00 noon at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 1741 Fillmore Street. Rev Isaac Culver Jr. officiating. Services will be livestream at www.facebook.com/jmbcgary/. Due to Covid-19 mask and social distancing required.

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 19, 2021.

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May 20, 2021

Rest in peace

Suzy Wright

May 19, 2021

Dear Essie, Early was a wonderful and kind man. Keep your love for each other close to your heart always. xoxo

Wendy Kappas

May 19, 2021

Essie, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Warm thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May his memory be eternal.

Tim & Cindy Swisher

May 19, 2021

We are so sad to hear of the passing of Early. May God Embrace him with open arms in Heaven.

Greg & Diane Gordon

May 19, 2021

Essie, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Early. We will keep you in our prayers, may God's love and your memories of 63 wonderful years together keep you and guide you. Peace be with you, sending our love and hugs your way. Greg & Diane xo

Stephen Thomas

May 17, 2021

I LOVED MY UNCLE AND APPRECIATED HIM VERY MUCH AND UNK U YOU ARE GOING TOO BE MISSED BY ME DEARLY UNK LOVE U MAN R.I.P

T. D.

May 17, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, and find comfort from knowing that God draws close to the broken-hearted.

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