Douglas R. Collins's obituary , Passed away on January 23, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida

Douglas R. Collins

May 27, 1941 - January 23, 2026 (84 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

Douglas R. Collins's obituary , Passed away on January 23, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida

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Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory

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Douglas R. Collins

May 27, 1941 - January 23, 2026 (84 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

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Douglas R. Collins Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Douglas R. Collins of Lakeland, Florida, whose life came to an end on January 23, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Milo Sr. Collins and L. Jeanette Collins (Pat); his children, Gerald and Karen; his brother Milo Collins Jr.; and his siblings-in-law, Kathleen Collins (Katie), James Grant, Fred Gordon and Richard King.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Collins (DeVoll); his son Jeffrey Collins (Kimberly) of Battle Creek, MI; his grandchildren, Whitney Freeburn (Paul) of Battle Creek, MI, Nickolas Collins (Ashley) of Paulding, OH and Zackary Collins (Jessica) of Eagle Lake, FL.; his great grandchildren, Natalie, Clayton Collins of Paulding, OH, Cheyenne and Candice Collins of Eagle Lake, FL.; and his sisters, Jean King of Battle Creek, MI and Barbara Grant of Marshall, MI.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory



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