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Joshua Collins Obituary

Joshua Shane Collins "Josh" MOORESVILLE - Joshua "Josh" Shane Collins, 24, of Mooresville, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Born November 6, 1990, he was the son of Brian and Amy Deal Collins, of Mooresville. Josh was a mechanic for Coulwood Tire, Charlotte. He was a loving son and great big brother. In addition to his parents, Josh is survived by his sister, Kimsey Collins, of the home; paternal grandparents, Ronald and Terrie Collins, of Charlotte; maternal grandfather, Jerry Deal, of Huntersville; maternal grandmother, Sally Scott and husband, Bernard, of Charlotte; great grandparents, Mildred Lawing, Allen Love and Vance Deal; aunts, Heather Collins Saylor and Margaret Matchen and husband, Rob; cousins, Julia and Caroline Williams and Logan Matchen. A Celebration of Josh's life will be held at 6 PM, Friday, July 24, 2015, at The Heritage House of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Pitts officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 - 8 PM following the service. Josh loved military history and animals, so the family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or the Humane Society of Iredell, PO Box 1617, Statesville, NC 28687. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the family of Josh Collins. Condolences may be made to the Collins family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jul. 24, 2015.

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Terrie Collins

July 21, 2016

Josh,
I miss those blue eyes everyday.
You're always in my heart.
I love you!
Granny Terrie

The Everette McBryde's

July 28, 2015

Brian and Amy,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Everette McBryde's

July 28, 2015

You are in our thoughts and prayers...

Bonnie Washam

July 27, 2015

Amy and Brian,

So very sorry to hear about Josh. I have such fond memories of your family playing and swimming at Vance and Louise's home. You are in my prayers.

Lori

July 26, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words. I can only hope the support and love from all your surrounding friends, family and community will provide some level of comfort during this difficult time.

Lane Abernathy

July 26, 2015

We are all thinking of your family and extended family. My mother, Betty Wagner, who has known your family from McQuay in Charlotte wanted me to also let you know that she is thinking of you as well.

July 26, 2015

My condolences to the family. May the hope found in God's word bring you comfort during this time of loss (John 11:24,25).

Fran AKA, Mama Fran Lomangino

July 25, 2015

Thoughts and prayers for all of you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in your faith

Jason,Kathy and Jacob Little

July 24, 2015

Lifting you up and your extended family in our prayers.

DiBernard family

July 24, 2015

We are so very sorry for your families loss. Know that many prayers are going out for all of you at this horrific time. Hope that through them you can find strength to continue in this world until you are reunited again.

Laura Chilcoat

July 24, 2015

Amy and Brian,

There are no words to express my sadness for your loss. I know you and your family will survive this with love and strength together. Remember that you are loved and your friends are here for you.

July 24, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I will hold you in my heart and prayers. May God ease your pain during this difficult time. Wanda Vassey

July 24, 2015

Josh was a terrific guy and was always welcome in our home. Your Son/Brother was a great friend to our daughter Madeline he was always kind and respectful and "that smile". He will be missed greatly by many. We offer our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy on your unexpected loss. We ask for Gods blessing on your wonderful family and pray you receive the strength needed to get through this very difficult time.
In Deep Sorrow,
Heidi Cox and Family

Billy and Susan Gandy

July 24, 2015

Words can't Express our feelings for your loss. May wonderful happy memories of your beautiful son fill your hearts and minds. He was like a third son to us. We are so torn. We look to God for comfort and pray that he will give you comfort too.

Pamela Vance

July 24, 2015

May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and family and the comfort of knowing your loss is felt by many help you through today and difficult times ahead. May your beautiful memories sustain and bring you comfort.

May you ride the ride of a life time

Annamarie Gunter

July 24, 2015

Knowing you was a great thing. We will never forget you for you will always have a place in all our heart's.

Justine, Nicole, Mark Lockman

July 24, 2015

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. May God keep Josh in His holy care and watch over your entire family always. God Bless - The Lockman Family

Evelyn Lindner and Dan Simon

July 24, 2015

Know that your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers! We pray God gives you strength through these tough days ahead.

Sonya Neal Smith

July 24, 2015

My heart breaks for you...May god bless you all during this difficult time. You and your family are in our prayers.

Beverly Frye

July 24, 2015

I am so sorry for the sudden loss of Josh. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Beverly(Cousin)

Greg Grande

July 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Alicia Puckett-Miller

July 23, 2015

My heart is absolutely broken to hear of your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you to lift & comfort you all during this difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. My love and condolences to each of you!

July 23, 2015

Dear Amy and Brian,
I am so very sorry for the pain you are suffering due to the passing of Josh, I hope and pray you find comfort in the Lord and in all your special memories. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings Jean Mims

Glynis Giles

July 23, 2015

So very sorry fur your heartache, prayers for your family

The Deuel Family

July 23, 2015

Amy, Brian & Kimsey,
Our hearts ache for you and we all send our love. Lifting your family up in prayer and wishing you strength and courage during this difficult time.

Penny and Cary Martin

July 23, 2015

Our hearts and love are with you... Gods blessings for healing.

July 23, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to lift your family up in prayer.

The Stoney Family

Cabro Logistics Gene and Mark

July 23, 2015

We are very sorry for your loss. Just remember you and your family are in our prayers.

Kathy Byrnes

July 23, 2015

Amy and Brian, I am so sorry for your loss and have you all in my prayers. Wishing you strength thru this most challenging time in your lives.

Sandy Fish

July 23, 2015

To Brian and family,
The love of your close knit family has always been so evident through the last few year we have worked with Brian. So many stories and life events we have been honored to share through a father's eyes. Your quickly became part of the CMS FF&E family. Your loss has rippled through our work team with great sympathy and with many prayers sent your way. May God bless each of you with strength and courage for each tomorrow.

Tracy Cromie

July 23, 2015

Our prayers are with you all, allow your memories to comfort you. My family remembers all the soccer games we spent together with Josh!
Love,
The Cromies

Michelle Mullis-Hale

July 22, 2015

My thoughts & prayers are with Joshua ' family. I am so sorry for your loss, Heather Collins Saylor.

Drew Spain

July 22, 2015

It was a pleasure spending time with Josh as a cousin. He was a joy to know and love, as he grew up, attending birthday parties, four wheeler riding trips, and family get togethers. He will be greatly missed and I will always remember his special smile.

Anna Christy

July 22, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss...Anna Christy Ziecker and Family

Brenda Lyons

July 22, 2015

I know no words can express the way you all are feeling today, but please know that you are being thought of & prayed for by many who care. Blessings to you.

July 22, 2015

We know how devastated you must be and can't imagine your pain. Please know we love you and care about you and our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Terry & Chris Edmundson

Mike and Shannon Costner

July 22, 2015

We are so very sorry for your loss!! You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers....

Sarah C

July 22, 2015

Josh was one of the nicest guys I ever had the pleasure of meeting. As a parent, I cannot imagine the feeling that Josh's parents are feeling right now. Your son was a great man. He was thoughtful, caring, and an amazing friend. He will truly be missed by many and the memories his friends made with him will be treasured forever. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Josh's memory will continuously live on. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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