Ivan Collins' Obituary
Ivan Collins (74) passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, peacefully at his home in Horn Lake, Mississippi, after a lengthy illness.
He was born October 4, 1948, in San Mateo, California to parents, John E. and Lomie L. Collins. He was educated in San Mateo and East Palo Alto, graduating from San Mateo High (’66) and College of San Mateo (’69). As a youth, he was an active member at Pilgrim Baptist Church in San Mateo.
Ivan was married for over 50+ years to Patricia. They had two children, Janeya and Ivan L.; and four grandchildren. He has one sibling, Carolyn Collins of San Mateo.
He was Honorably Discharged in ’76 from the U.S. Army and was a Journeyman member of a Painters Union. He was an avid animal lover, especially dogs and chickens. He was also known for his love of old school music from the Motown days.
Memorial “Celebration of Life” will be held at Skylawn Memorial Mortuary on Oct. 4, 2023, at 11:00am.
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