Raymond Eugene Collins

Raymond Eugene Collins

Raymond Collins Obituary

Published by East Valley Tribune on Jun. 11, 2007.
Raymond "Ray" Eugene Collins, 54, completed his adventure in this world on June 7, 2007 in his home. A loving husband, proud father, cherished brother, adored papa, and tremendous friend. "Racing Ray" loved going fast and feeling the wind in his face. Survived by his wife of 36 years, Sharlae; his 3 sons and their spouses: Jody and Susan, Daniel and Leah, Travis and Melissa; his 3 grandchildren: Hunter, Matthew, and D.J.; his siblings: Tom, Carter, Robert, George, and Cathy. Memorial services will be on Tuesday, June 12th at 3:00 PM at Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel, 115 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210. He will be laid to rest at Mesa Cemetery. Contributions can be sent to Ironwood Cancer Research Center on behalf of "Racing Ray Collins." Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com
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June 12, 2007

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Lou Tenney (Egan) ((Hall))

June 12, 2007

You might not remember me, I am your cousin, Lou. I just wanted you to know that you are in my Prayers. I wished I had met him.

Sherry Bertoncelj

June 12, 2007

We love you and are here for all of you always. God Bless you.

Jackie Wilson

June 11, 2007

Sharlae and Family,
We are distant cousins and you do not know me, but you are in my prayers and my thoughts are with you during the loss of Ray.

The Scott Family

June 11, 2007

Our condolenses to your family. May you all find comfort in Jehovah God and his promise of a resurrection.

Dan Heronema

June 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Ray was a friend, a co-worker and a mentor. He will be missed.

David A. Hall

June 10, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.I only wished I had met Ray. RIP cuz

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