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John Henry Collins Jr.

John Henry Collins Jr. obituary

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John Collins Obituary

John Henry Collins, Jr. joined his parents and ancestors after departing this earthly life on Monday, November 24, 2025 surrounded by his wife, Frances and family. He was born in Cambridge, Maryland on August 17, 1956 to the late Satoria Nichols Collins and John Henry Collins, Sr. He has been a blessing to his family and he lived a full and happy life, loved by all who knew him.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11 a.m. viewing and 12 p.m. (Noon) service at Bethel AME Church, 623 Pine Street, Cambridge, MD. Interment will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11 a.m. Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 South King Highway, Alexandria, VA. Funeral services provided by Henry Funeral Services, Cambridge, MD.

"TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOHN HENRY COLLINS, JR."

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 11, 2025.

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13

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11:00 a.m.

Bethel AME Church

623 Pine Street, Cambridge, MD

Dec

13

Service

12:00 p.m.

Bethel AME Church

623 Pine Street, Cambridge, MD

Dec

15

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Mount Comfort Cemetery

6600 South King Highway, Alexandria, VA

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