Mr. John Collins

John Earl Collins passed away peacefully in his home on May 24th, 2023 at the age of 77. John was born in Akron, Alabama to Percy Collins and Sarah (Mack) Williams. John moved to Flint, Michigan when he was 17 years old and was employed at General Motors for forty years. After retiring from GM John enjoyed fishing, gardening, going on trips to the casino and spending time with his family and friends. John is survived by his three daughters, Latrice Collins, Dayashia Collins Minor and Jasmine Collins, his two sons Roderick Collins and Adrian (Celia) Collins, his stepdaughter CoCo Childress, his beloved grandchildren Breenaijia, Wanya, Iyyair, Dominic, Preston, Adelina, Day'Moni, A'Dayah, Legend, Ciala and Clyde, and his three great grandchildren A'Layah, Amiri and Anila. John is also survived by his two sisters, four brothers and many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. He looked forward to their daily phone calls as they were hundreds of miles apart. John is preceded in death by his parents and step father Jack, wife Patricia, former wife Jacqueline, grandson Day'Montae and brother Percy.

Mr. Collins will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday, June 7th with family present from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM to receive friends. Mr. Collins will have a graveside burial and prayer service on Thursday, June 8th at Noon at Sunset Cemetery in Flint.