- Date Of Birth: July 24, 1928
- Date Of Death: April 24, 2019
- State: Michigan
Henry Collins, age 90, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Wednesday, April 24, 2019.He was born July 24, 1928, in Rolling Fork, Mississippi to Elijah and Pearl Collins. He married Charles Ray Dorsey January 1, 1949 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. She preceded him in death. Henry became a man at a young age due to the death of his parents. He was a very authoritative figure.
He was a devoted Christian and was an active member of Chain Lake Missionary Baptist Church for 65 years. He cherished his family and was very close to his kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Henry was a sharp dresser and had a great sense of humor. He worked at Studebaker and Elkhart Brass. Henry will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Left to mourn his passing are six daughters, Geraldine (Stuart) Emery of Aurora, Colorado, Rose M. Collins of Pickerington, Ohio, Betty P. Collins of South Bend, Nannette Collins of Lakewood, Washington, Karen Means and Lori (Anthony) Boone both of Indianapolis; four sons, Peter Ross of Ann Arbor, Robert R. (Linda) Collins of Mishawaka, Earl D. (Shelia) Collins of Indianapolis, Percy Eric Collins of South Bend; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy (Kent) Nelson of St. Louis, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Sue Moragne, Barbara Jean Wilson; three sons, Henry Clay Collins, Randy Lynn Collins, and Roosevelt Ross.
