James D. Collins

James D. Collins

James Collins Obituary

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James D. Collins, 66, of Sheboygan, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Meadow View Health Services, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He was born on March 13, 1959 to James and Agnes (Parker) Collins. He graduated from North Division High School Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1976.

James was enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1976 until 1978.

James had many hobbies but cooking was his favorite. James had a very distinct voice and was often told that he could do voice overs for movies and commercials. James also loved riding his moped and looking at nature.

James is survived by his four children, James Collins Jr (Texarkana, TX), Gerri Collins, Molik Collins and Dakota Orvis (Sheboygan, WI); his brothers, Willie “Speck” Johnson, Anthony “Tony” Collins, Michael “Mike” Collins, Charles “Chuck” Collins, and his sister and brother-in-law Sabrina Collins-Richardson and James Richardson, his grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by both parents and his best friend Robert Robinson.

All services are private.

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