James Collins Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Collins of Kendallville, Indiana, who passed away on April 21, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rodolph Collins and Fannie Collins (Hicks); his siblings, Raymond Collins, Kern Collins, Robert Collins and Annie Belcher; his half-brother Junior Hicks; and his stepson Randy "Bo" Handshoe.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Collins (Frazier) of Kendallville; his children, Ann (Roger Wilds), Jamie Collins of Kendallville and Norma (Mike Jackson); his stepson Scott Handshoe of Dorton; his brothers, Rev. Willie (Jenny Collins) and Jerry Collins of Fort Wayne; and his stepsiblings, Denzil Ray Hyler of Michigan and Sally Jo Squires of Michigan. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and 3 step greatgrandchildren.
