Michael Collins

Michael “Mike” Collins, 81, passed away at 7:42 pm on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital.  He was born on September 4, 1938, in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of the late A.J. and Ann (Rainey) Collins.  He married the former Connie Bond on September 21, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia, and she survives.  Other survivors include a daughter and son in law: Traci and Jason Wright of Fosterburg, a son and daughter in law: Michael Scott and Linda Collins of Pontoon Beach, three grandchildren: Jamie and Anthony Garrett, Ashley Bunt, Jay, and Melissa Wright, nine great-grandchildren: Kinna Hall, Jaxon Wright, Clayton Bunt, Adyson Bunt, Kynlee Bunt, Abrianna Garrett, A.J. Garrett, Colby Garrett, Ciarabella Garrett, a sister and brother in law: Andrea and Larry Crowe of Atlanta, Georgia, two half - brothers: Connley Collins of Holiday Shores, Randy Collins and his wife: Vicky of Wentzville, Missouri, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Mike was formerly employed at Colonial Bread first as a driver and then in management before he went to work at Roberts Ford in Alton where he retired after thirty - five years as the new car manager.  He was a member of Rosewood Heights Community Church where he was deacon emeritus and the former church treasurer.  He loved fishing, boating, and was a former member of the Alton Boat Club.  He loved spending time with his family.  He worked part-time at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River for many years prior to his retirement in 2019. 

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by a great-grandson: Carson and a brother: Myron.

In celebration of his life, visitation will from 4 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, January 24, 2020, at the funeral home.  Pastor Ron Wenzel will officiate.  Entombment will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. 

Memorials are suggested to Rosewood Heights Community Church or to the Rosewood Heights Fire Department and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online guestbook is available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.

Obit Provided By:
Pitchford Funeral Home