Samuel James Collins

Samuel James Collins obituary, Zachary, LA

Samuel James Collins

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4230 High Street, ZACHARY, LA 70791

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Samuel Collins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Zachary, LA on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Samuel James Collins, "Sam", a resident of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 from complications from heart surgery. He was employed by Atlas SSI in Slaughter. He was 22 years old. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, from 5pm until 8pm at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary. Visitation continues on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, from 9am until service at 11am. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery in Clinton. He is survived by his parents, Sammy and Hollie Collins, his sister, Lily Ann Collins, grandparents, James and Alice Bass and Carol Collins. His great grandmother, Nila Dixon and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Lloyd Collins and his cousin, Jacob Lawrence McGuff. Pallbearers will be John Havard, Curt Pace, Cody Pace, Chris Self, Jason Maples and Peanut McGuff. Honorary pallbearers will be Travis Floyd, Chris "Baldy" Carson and Wilson "Dog" Moore. Sam loved guitars and music. He was a 2021 graduate of Zachary Christian Academy. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. Zachary

4230 High Street, ZACHARY, LA 70791

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Oct

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Service

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. Zachary

4230 High Street, ZACHARY, LA 70791

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Oct

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Service

11:00 a.m.

Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. Zachary

4230 High Street, ZACHARY, LA 70791

Send Flowers

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