Name: Calling hours for Luke Michael Collins
Start: 2016-03-28T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-03-28T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Billow's Funeral Homes & Crematory - Fairlawn Chapel

Luke Michael Collins

Luke was born on October 28, 1995 in Richfield, Ohio and died suddenly on March 19, 2016 in a kayak accident on West Branch Reservoir. He was the only son of Tammy Rohrer Collins and Mike Collins who survive him.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. TUESDAY at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 260 Broad St., Wadsworth. Interment at River Styx Cemetery. Friends may call at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. MONDAY. To share a Memory, Send a Condolence, Light a Candle or Send Flowers, visit the Tribute Wall at www.billowfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Mar. 27, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Luke Collins

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39 Entries

paul king

October 10, 2016

my deepest condolences for your family's loss.
[email protected]

wsc ;)

April 19, 2016

Dear Tammy, I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. There are no words I can give to ease your pain. I am so sorry you are going through this very difficult time.
May God lessen your burden as time goes on.
All my prayers & blessings, Tracy L Smith

Diane Neil Dustin Miller Dubiaga

March 29, 2016

So sorry to find out about Luke so many great memories from all of our children at victory gallop together

Mikaela Corbett

March 29, 2016

My sympathy goes out to Luke's family and friends during this tragic time. Luke was a very kind hearted person whom I only had the pleasure of knowing for a short amount of time. He will be missed dearly at the University. Rest in peace, Luke.

Laurie and Paul Luff and Joan Burkhardt

March 28, 2016

Dear Tammy and Mike,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you find comfort knowing Luke is in Heaven with our Heavenly Father. God Bless you.
Love,
Laurie and Paul Luff and Joan Burkhardt.

John Brock

March 28, 2016

So very sorry to hear of this tragedy. I never met Luke but if he was anything like his Dad, and I know he was, he will be terribly missed but never forgotten.

Brandon

March 28, 2016

I sat right next to Luke in one of my classes this semester. Although I only knew him briefly, I am torn to pieces by his passing. It is no surprise to me that he would selflessly save a friend of his. I know he would have done this for anyone. Luke was an extremely nice person. He had a hilarious laugh that was so contagious. He always showed a genuine interest in the topics in class, and would always ask the professor difficult and engaging questions. I will certainly miss him, and strive to be more like Luke in many aspects of my life.

Patti &. Lee Rossiter

March 28, 2016

Please know your family is in our hearts and prayers.

In deepest sympathy,

The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes

March 27, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Luke, Tammy &Mike Xmas 2013

Marcus Collins

March 26, 2016

Jerry Reber

March 26, 2016

Dear Mark, Karen, Mike and Tammy,

So sorry to hear about you're grandson and son. Luke sounds like he was an extraordinary fine young gentleman with a dear heart. You can be very proud to have raised a man of his caliber.

Peace and love be with you always.

Jerry Reber

Ed & Kitty Butler

March 26, 2016

We remember Luke as the young boy who played in the field across from our house on Revere road in Richfield. He was so pleasant and happy. The obituary said he found the Good Lord, I wonder if it wasn't the other way around.
The Good Lord knows the real special people on this planet and I think He goes out and finds them. There is no doubt Luke fits that category.
The story of the Good Thief only appears in one of the four gospels of Our Lord's passion. It is the one written bu Luke. Must be something special in that name. Mike and Tammy named him approbiately.
God Bless you Luke

March 25, 2016

Our hearts are soooo heavy for this young man's parents. His final act was to save his friend. He died a hero. Still doesn't make it any easier....
Keith and Nancy Morgan

Jerry & Jean Gentner

March 25, 2016

We had the honor of knowing Luke and his family and they are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dan Wallace

March 25, 2016

I got to know Luke at Akron and I was just talking to him 2 weeks ago at Newman. He was a good guy and strong in his faith with Christ. He will be missed by all. Prayers for his family

March 25, 2016

Dear Mike & Tammy,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. What an incredible young man you raised! Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you~

Michelle Nusbaum

Becky Good

March 25, 2016

There are no words. Know that you are all in my heart and prayers at this time of such a great loss and tragedy.
Becky Good

Dan Miller

March 24, 2016

My condolences to you Mike, Tammy and family. I have very fond memories of your son. R.I.P. Luke

Cart Family

March 24, 2016

Luke, I need to say thank you for being my son's best friend. Dominic will miss your texts, phone calls, but most of all the Friday evenings at Starbucks playing chess. You had a dream. To kayak the Mississippi River and spoke often of this to Dominic. He has vowed, that one day, he will certainly kayak this adventure in your honor. Words cannot express how very sad this community is for losing such an inspiration to our young adults and youth.The Cart Family

Sue Steiner

March 24, 2016

Your son's story has touched me deeply even though we never met. Your son's courage and bravery in saving his friend is a testament to you as parents, his faith, his character and has no doubt left a last legacy. My prayers are with you in this time of extreme grief. May the Lord provide comfort and strength now and the days ahead.

Caesar Carrino

March 24, 2016

Dearest friends,

What a terrible loss! I read about the accident but didn't connect the name until I read today that you were his mother,Tammy. Please accept our most prayerful sympathy, although we would not have been able to express it in person because of some health issues and just having been released from the hospital.

I remember the delightful evening we spent when Luke visited us and talked about River Styx, horses, his grandparents and his parents. He was a special young man and one whom others will want to emulate. There can be no greater legacy than that.

Our prayers will continue for you, your extended family and the repose of his soul. We can't think of a harder pain to endure.

Caesar and Lynda Carrino

Tom Rini

March 24, 2016

Dear Tammy,

Being a father and grandfather (4 times) I can't imagine your loss and pain. It has been many years but a childhood friendship is special and lifelong. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly Elliott Clark

March 24, 2016

My deepest sympathy Tammy and family. I am very sorry for your loss. Know that we are thinking of you at this time. God bless.

Christina, Eddy, Emmie Pearce

March 24, 2016

We are so sorry for your tragic loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Cullen

March 24, 2016

May you R.I.P. Luke .

Skip Mears

March 24, 2016

To Mike and the whole Collins family, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Having met Luke recently, I was struck by what a fine young man he was. Although he has been called to a higher purpose, it leaves a void and heavy hearts in the rest of us. For myself and everyone at Bertolini's, I pray the memory of the good life he lived will give you some comfort.

March 24, 2016

Deepest sympathy Mike & Tammy

❤Julie
Sunoco
Richfiled Ohio

Annie Wisehart

March 24, 2016

Dixie has kept us posted about this terrible loss. Prayers for you, your family, and Dixie are headed to you all.

Antonio Kelly

March 24, 2016

To me, Luke was an angel walking among us here on earth. The debates always got him fired up, you knew he had a passion for political agendas, and our chess matches, even though I beat him 99.99999% of the time he always wanted to play one more game, he did eventually beat me one time. Although he'd claim to have won more than that, but I'll let him have that. I will miss you,but I promise I'll never forget you. Thank you for being the true definition of a friend, brother and all around great soul. Antonio S. Kelly

March 24, 2016

Mike Gruich

March 24, 2016

I had the privilege of playing basketball with Luke at the Wadsworth Y. He had taken a class with my son, Thad in High school We snapped a selfie and sent it to my son. My son got to play chess with him the night before the accident and Luke passed on some sound advise that I know my son won't forget. Our hearts grieve but I know Luke's faith and conversations with many will never be lost. We will miss you Luke and will pray for your parents strength.

Carrie Mcginty

March 24, 2016

Words can't express the sorrow I feel for you Tammy. He learned his selflessness and kindness from you and his hard work ethic and love of knowledge from his father. Be forever proud of your son and keep his memories close to your heart. I am here for you always and forever.

Jim Toney

March 24, 2016

Luke always helped me out no matter how far out of his way it took him. He had a heart of gold. I hope we can all use his time on earth as an example to live by.

March 24, 2016

Sending you our deepest sympathies at this time of your precious loss. Warmly, Carole and Bill Erdos

Dee Dee Collura

March 24, 2016

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

Rene Hafer

March 24, 2016

My thoughts are with you and your family Tammy. I am so sorry for your loss.

Leslie Miller

March 24, 2016

An amazing young man. May the Grace of Our Lord raise him up on Angels Wings to his place of eternal peace and glory. Prayers for his friends and family offered in all sincerity.

judi steidl

March 24, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you now and in the coming days. Les and Judi Steidl

Nancy Stambaugh

March 24, 2016

Our deepest sympathy for the tragic loss of your dearest son, Luke.
We have many happy memories of sweet little Luke.
Praying the Lord keeps and comforts you.
The Stambaugh Family

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