Claude Charles Collins Obituary

We bid farewell to Claude Charles Collins (Fernandina Beach, Florida), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 15, 2026 at the age of 85. Claude touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Claude Charles Collins to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Collins and Inez Collins; and his brother Joseph. He is survived by: his significant other Sandy; his children, Julie Ostensen (Scott) and Joseph Collins (Barbie); his grandchildren, Lauren Stansbury, Michael Rountree II, Christian Ostensen, Savannah Collins, Joseph Collins, James Collins, Scarlett Collins and Sandy Collins; his great grandchildren, Andrew Stansbury, Emma Stansbury, Lily Rountree, Michael Rountree III (Trip) and Liam Ostensen; and his nephews, Phillip and Loren McKay.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Claude Collins Hospitality Scholarship at frla.org. (http://frla.org.).