Ernest J. Collins Obituary
Ernest J. Collins of Mount Vernon, Illinois, born on May 24, 1938, passed away on July 6, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernest J. Collins to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ervin Collins and Freda Collins (Sweat); his grandson Christian John "C. J." Collins; and his sisters, Barbara Neal and Lori Collins.
He is survived by: his wife Brenda Piercy; his sons, Christopher Ernest Collins (Tricia) and Chad Ervin Collins (Rosemary "Rhodie"); his grandchildren, Bret Christopher Collins (Stephanie), Brenna Lane Collins and Jeremy Talon Collins; and his sisters, Maryann Jones and Sarah Carpenter.
Memorials may be made in Ernie's honor to the American Legion Post #141 Honor Guard or Jefferson Fire Protection District.
