Joseph E. Collins

Joseph E. Collins, age 86, of Toledo, passed away October 12, 2019 at his home. He was born July 11, 1933 in Toledo to Arthur and Sally Belle (Anderson) Collins. Joseph was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Beatrice Collins; children, Jodie Fields, Kristie Veal, Mel (Lisa) Fields and Betsy Collins; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and brother, Roosevelt Collins; special nieces, Sylvia Cooper and Lashonda Bell Tyson; special nephews, James Burgess and Adrian McDuffy; and a host of other loved nieces and nephews; beloved sisters-in-law, Mary (Jerry) Hayworth and Mae (Solomon) McDuffy; special thanks to his loyal and dedicated friends, Jim Polsendorfer, Jim "Red" McNeil, Jim Bueregard, Craig Longacre, Dale Tenney, Billy Goat and Ray King. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his siblings, James Collins, Imogene Brown, Alberta Burgess, Maryann Tucker and Clara Carter.

The family will receive guests Monday, October 21, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Newcomer- SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Forest Cemetery.

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