Jackie (Jack) Wayne Collins, age 76, of Metamora, passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2022 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Jack was born March 19th 1945 in Harlan, Kentucky to Dewey and Berniece Collins (Stewart).
Jack joined the United States Army in 1961 and proudly served his country from 1961 to 1965.
On October 1, 1966 he married the love of his life Mary Ann Collins (Egbers). They had 6 children Jennifer Schnitker (Greg) Brookville Indiana, Todd Collins (Christin) Darrtown Ohio, Jacque Collins (Kevin Banks) Metamora Indiana, Tiffany Collins Laurel Indiana, Jason Collins (Kate) Metamora Indiana and Nicole Marshall (Jim) Brookville Indiana.
Jack was a Carpenter until retirement. He also was enjoyed hunting, fishing, and softball before losing his sight. After losing his vison, Jack became active in new adaptive sporting events. He participated in The Veterans Golden Age Games, The Blind Golf Association Tee Tournament, Summer Sports Clinic and Winter Sports Clinics. Jack had always been able to put words to rhyme, but after losing his sight he enjoyed writing inspirational poetry, and sharing his poems with nearly everyone he met.
Preceding him in death were his parents Dewey and Berniece Collins and sister Bobbi Colebank.
Jack is survived by his wife Mary, their children, and grandchildren. Grandchildren include Stephanie, Ryan, Mathew, Tyler, MacKenzie, Tim, Sophia, Samantha, Megan, Brady, Karly, Karly and Faith. Great-grandchildren include Rylee, Liam, Millie, Oliver, Luellen, and Benjamin. His siblings: James of Ft Meyers Florida, Carol (Mark) November of Cincinnati Ohio, Rhonda Bishop of Lawrenceburg Indiana, Dave (Carol) Collins Lawrenceburg Indiana, Cathy (Mike) McHenry of Lawrenceburg Indiana and in-laws and many nieces and nephews.
The family has chosen to have a Celebration of Life at a later date. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Collins family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .