Cody Lane Collins

Funeral services celebrating the life of Cody Collins will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 11:00 am at Gallagher Funeral Home. A time of visitation will take place prior to services at the funeral home from 9:00-11:00 am. Burial will follow at Malone Cemetery in Ball under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home.

Cody Lane Collins, age 41, passed away on March 12, 2026. He was born in Pineville, Louisiana, to his parents, William "Bill" Darvis Collins and Kim Marie Collins.

Cody is preceded in death by his daughter, Destiny Collins; mother, Kim Hall Collins; and brothers, Jefferey Hall and Brian Collins.

Those left to cherish his memories are his children, Blane Collins, Ethan Gillette, Remington Carter, Emma Collins, Madison Carter, and Caitlyn Jowers; father, Bill Collins; brothers, Patrick Panzica (Melony) and Casey Collins (Lacy); and sisters, Rebecca Walker and Melissa Perry (Jimmy).

Cody was known by many as "Uncle Fat Duck," a nickname given to him by those who loved him most. He was a free-spirited man who lived life his own way and brought laughter and energy wherever he went.

Cody loved the outdoors and spent much of his time fishing and hunting. He enjoyed listening to old country music and riding fast motorcycles down the open road. He was a hardworking man who took pride in working with his hands, doing construction work and cutting trees. Cody was never afraid of hard work and enjoyed staying busy.

Those who knew Cody will remember his loud laugh, his sense of humor, and the way he loved to sit back with a cold beer, laughing and cutting up with friends and family.Being around the people he loved meant everything to him. Above all, Cody loved his family deeply, and nothing made him prouder than being a father.

Toward the end of his life, Cody fought a hard and courageous battle with cancer. Even through that difficult time, his strength and spirit remained evident to those who stood beside him.

Though Cody's time on this earth was far too short, the love, laughter, and memories he shared will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. In the quiet of a fishing line cast across the water, in the sound of an old country song, or in the laughter of family gathered together, Cody's spirit will always be there.He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you.

Not as the world giveth, give I unto you.

Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27