Darryl Collins

Passed 10/29/2022

Obituary For Darryl Collins

DARRYL “RAY” COLLINS was born in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania to the union of Barbra Foster Collins and the late Leslie Collins, Sr.

He received his formal education in the state of New Jersey and was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. During his working career, he was been an employee as a supervisor with Capital Blue Cross for over the past 20 years.

In his leisure, Darryl loved to garden and loved football. He was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and always enjoyed watching football games. Darryl “Ray” Collins, at the age of 60 years, 9 months and 28 days, transitioned into eternal life on Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Highspire, Pennsylvania.

In addition to his father, Darryl was preceded in death by his brother, Adrian Collins and his sister, Kimberly Collins. He leaves to celebrate his life, his wife, Towanda Collins; his sons, Darryl Davis and Darren Collins; his stepchildren, Antwann Dickey, Chonita Greene and Tilwana Hadley; his sisters, Linda Collins-Morris of Riviera Beach, Florida; Tamiko Collins-Solera of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Serena Collins-Reed of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Michaela Collins, Keira Collins and Makaela Collins of Laredo, Texas; his brothers, Shelden Nakayama Collins of Colorado, Leslie Collins, Jr. of Des Moines, Idaho; Ricardo Collins, Sr. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; his 10 grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Darryl’s life will be celebrated on Friday, November 4 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of The Rock Church, 1501 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA with viewing and visitation 12:00 until 1:00 p.m. and burial in Paxtang Cemetery.

COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks for all attendees.



Guest Book

I am so stunned to read this news! I adored Darryl. He had such a quiet, meek spirit and a huge, kind heart. I'm so glad I ran into him in the hall and had a lovely chat, just before I left for an extended time of PTO (when he passed). I'm sad for his family and those he left behind, but I'm grateful to have known him and been a recipient of his smile and kind heart for so many years, as his colleague. Go rest high, Darryl. You fought the good fight, you finished the race and you kept the faith! I'll miss you, for sure, but I will remember your example. Lifting his family in prayer for stength, peace and comfort as you adjust to life without his physical presence. ~ Elaine Deimler, Capital Blue Cross coworker

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I am so stunned to read this news! I adored Darryl. He had such a quiet, meek spirit and a huge, kind heart. I'm so glad I ran into him in the hall and had a lovely chat, just before I left for an extended time of PTO (when he passed). I'm sad for his family and those he left behind, but I'm grateful to have known him and been a recipient of his smile and kind heart for so many years, as his colleague. Go rest high, Darryl. You fought the good fight, you finished the race and you kept the faith! I'll miss you, for sure, but I will remember your example. Lifting his family in prayer for stength, peace and comfort as you adjust to life without his physical presence.

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Dear Tawanda my condolences 🙏 to you and your family you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏 Elder Michelle Jackson

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Towanda & family, Sending prayers and condolences on the passing of your loved one. Connie Emerson old co worker from Homeland.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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