Raymond Spencer "Ricky" Collins Jr.

Raymond Spencer "Ricky" Collins Jr. obituary, Richmond, VA

Raymond Spencer "Ricky" Collins Jr.

Raymond Collins Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 28, 2010.
COLLINS, Raymond Spencer "Ricky" Jr., 49, of Richmond, passed away, Monday, October 25, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond S. Collins Sr. Ricky is survived by his wife of 12 years, Dawn J. Collins; children, Amanda Lynn Collins, Denver Lee Collins and their mother, Pam Wooddy; stepson, Timothy McGhee; grandchildren, Horace and Spencer; mother, Betty Gormus Miles and husband, Grover; mother-in-law, Kathryn Davis and husband, Jim Rea; sister, Terrie Woolard; brother, John Collins and wife, Tracey; several nieces and nephews. He had a great love for life, his grandchildren and country music. Ricky was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Independence Aircraft CV-62 Carrier in Grenada and Lebanon. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 28 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 29. Interment will be private.



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October 30, 2010

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October 29, 2010

Marge Aspacio posted to the memorial.

October 29, 2010

Billy, Joannie, Garrett Brooks posted to the memorial.

Al and Nikki Allison

October 30, 2010

Dawn, Kathryn and Family,

We were very sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you. May the Lord, your precious family and friends give you comfort during this difficult time.

Marge Aspacio

October 29, 2010

To Dawn and Family,
It is hard to say goodbye to the ones that we love. They will be with us in spirit and you have friends around you when you need us in life. My prayers are with you and your family.

Billy, Joannie, Garrett Brooks

October 29, 2010

To Ricks family, our prayers are with you and apology for not being there. Rick will be greatly missed by everyone that had a chance to know him, he was a great friend, musician, and father. Just remember the good ones die young! <3 and miss you always!

K Benstock

October 29, 2010

Dawn, May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. Lots of love to you.

Betty & Sonny Barker

October 28, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Judy Corker

October 28, 2010

Denver, so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my prayers.

Eric & Kristin Greenday

October 28, 2010

There are no words appropriate enough for this loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you.He will be missed greatly and his smile and laugh are to be remembered always!We sincerely wish we could be there with you.

Karen Anne Jones

October 28, 2010

Dawn, Pam, Amanda, and Denver,
Words cannot express how sorry we are about the passing of Rick.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
When remembering Rick he had such a wonderful laugh and a smile always on his face. God bless you and your family.
Stuart and Karen Anne Jones
Colt and Houston Jones

Rick Moore

October 28, 2010

Please know my prayers are with the family during this difficult time.May God's love be with you all.

Kevin Brown

October 28, 2010

Ricky was country when country wasn't cool. So sorry. Kevin & Bev

Nancy & Robert Hayden

October 28, 2010

Thinking of you often this week. Just remember, God will take care of you.

Carolyn Tyson-Harsh

October 28, 2010

Betty and Grover I'm so sorry for your lost. May God bless and hold you during your time of grief.

Karin Gillette

October 28, 2010

My prayers are with all of you during this time. May you feel the arms of love wrapping around you.

Judy Lee

October 28, 2010

So sorry for your loss and sympathy to the entire family.
Sincerely,
Judy Lee (Kathryn's friend)

Karen Cox

October 28, 2010

Dawn and Family,
May God bless and hold you during your time of grief.

The David Cox Family

Chris Chandler

October 28, 2010

Johnny, Amanda, and all of the Collins family -

We were saddened to hear about Ricky. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. When I remember seeing him, it is always with that wonderful smile on his face.

Chris and Jeff Chandler

Linda Harlow

October 28, 2010

Betty, words can't express how sorry I am..may God bless you and your family.

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