Joseph Wayne Collins-was born on January 12, 1991 in Knoxville, TN. He departed his earthly life on September 12, 2021 at Parkwest Hospital.

Joseph is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Keith and paternal grandparents Alice and Earl Collins.

Joseph leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Yalonda, 2 children; daughter, Regan and son Tristan, 3 grandchildren; Nevaeh, Hunter, and Luke; his mother and stepdad; Lisa (Keith) and Jason Heaton; maternal grandmother; Maude Keith; father and step-mother; Calvin and Jennifer Collins; 2 sisters; Emily McDaniel of Florida and Whitney Collins and partner Christina of Knoxville, the Smoky Mountain Ravens football team, other teammates, coaches, and friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 19, 2021 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel, 1425 McCalla Ave, Knoxville TN 37915.

Mr. Collins will lie in state on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family.