Lloyd W. Collins Sr.

Lloyd W. "Pappy" Collins Sr., age 85, of Temperance, passed away December 4, 2023 at Henry Ford Hospital. Lloyd was born May 3, 1938 in Tazewell, Tennessee, to the late Dewey and Levy (Reid) Collins.

Lloyd became a Mason in 1965 and was affiliated with Monroe Lodge 27. He worked at Lloyd's Out Of The Way Inn, where he was owner and operator for 26 years. A man of faith, he was a member of CountrySide Wesleyan Church. Lloyd enjoyed drawing and painting and playing pool; he was a member of the Bi-County Pool League and South Monroe County Pool League.

Lloyd and his wife, Katie, enjoyed many family vacations traveling out west to several favorite destinations and all over Michigan in their Dutchman Camper packed to the top with kids and gear and motorcycles in tow. These adventures and trips continued on with their grandkids as the family continued to grow. Family was very important to Lloyd; his grandchildren meant the world to him. His love and smile will forever be missed by those who knew him. This isn't goodbye, but we will see you again!

Those left to forever cherish his memory are his loving children, Lloyd (Debbie) Collins, Jr., Dewey (Jane) Collins and Debbie (Jeff) Stevenson; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and sister, Sharon Germani.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of almost 64 years, Kathleen F. "Katie" (French) Collins; and siblings, Jean Shackleford, Betty Hennigar, Ralph "Freddy" Collins, Troy Collins, Karen Smith, and Guy Collins.

Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CountrySide Wesleyan Church, 9957 Summerfield Road, Temperance, Michigan 48182

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