Obituaries

Gary Leonard Collins

GARY LEONARD COLLINS, 63, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center, Steubenville, OH. Gary was born on June 3, 1960 in Cincinnati, OH. He was the son of the late Charles Collins and Mary (Raines) Collins. Many will remember Gary for his work in construction, enjoyment of fishing and playing games with the family such as Dominos, Spades and Chess; but most of all, for being a role model for his children and grandchildren which was displayed by his love, devotion and through his jokes. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Collins, six siblings, Louise and Charles Collins and four infants. Gary is survived by his wife, Lisa (Usher) Collins; six children: Billie Collins, Bo Collins, Elisha Collins and his wife, Mandy, Gary Collins and his spouse, Alicia, Travis Collins and his wife, Meaghan, Shaunna Holliday and her husband, Joshua; a former daughter-in-law, Katereena Sedam; 10 grandchildren: Gary, Laura, Chanler, Heavenly, Joshua, Timothy, Kenzy, Jaedin, James and William; six siblings: Woodrow Wilson Collins, Carolyn Mace, Barb, Rob, Ernie and Nancy Collins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends were received on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the James Funeral Home, Follansbee. Condolences, photos and stories may be viewed or added at www.chambersandjames.com.