Clarence Collins, Jr. obituary: Clarence Collins, Jr.'s Obituary, Akron
In Memory Of
Clarence Collins, Jr.
1933 - 2019
In Memory Of
Clarence Collins, Jr.
1933 - 2019
After leaving the military he worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber for 28 years and USPS for 17 years. An avid outdoorsman, he started his own business, All-American Antenna in the early 1970s. Upon retirement he worked at K Mart and Walmart. Education was important to Clarence. He finished his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Akron on June 10, 1973. He loved spending time with family and friends and was loved by everyone.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Gerald Collins, Dee Dee Nolan, and Dottie Taylor. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife of 64 years “Kitty”, son, Terrence (Mary) Collins, daughters, Cheryl (Hogan) Obong, and Denita Renee (Robert) Crozier, sister-in-law Ann Ford, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. We would like to give a special mention and thanks to his niece the Hon. Teresa (Alan) Johnson as well as Greenfield Estates Nursing Facility.
Family will receive friends on Thursday January 17, 2019 from 10-11am with the funeral service immediately following. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to Denita R. Crozier, 1983 Parkgate Ave. Akron, OH. 44320.
After leaving the military he worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber for 28 years and USPS for 17 years. An avid outdoorsman, he started his own business, All-American Antenna in the early 1970s. Upon retirement he worked at K Mart and Walmart. Education was important to Clarence. He finished his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Akron on June 10, 1973. He loved spending time with family and friends and was loved by everyone.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Gerald Collins, Dee Dee Nolan, and Dottie Taylor. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife of 64 years “Kitty”, son, Terrence (Mary) Collins, daughters, Cheryl (Hogan) Obong, and Denita Renee (Robert) Crozier, sister-in-law Ann Ford, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. We would like to give a special mention and thanks to his niece the Hon. Teresa (Alan) Johnson as well as Greenfield Estates Nursing Facility.
Family will receive friends on Thursday January 17, 2019 from 10-11am with the funeral service immediately following. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to Denita R. Crozier, 1983 Parkgate Ave. Akron, OH. 44320.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 North Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44305
Directions & Map
Service
Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 11:00am
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 North Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44305
Directions & Map
Newcomer Funeral Home (330-784-3334) is assisting the family
Newcomer Funeral Home (330-784-3334) is assisting the family