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Joesph Collins

Passed 09/12/2021

Obituary For Joesph Collins

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.


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you was on my mind today bro i went to look u up on facebook and seen that you have passed bro you will be deeply missed bro fly high bro 👼

We are so very sorry for your loss. We are praying for comfort and peace for you and your family! We went to church with Joseph and he was such a blessing to us. Love & Prayers, Ernie & Vickie Humphries

You and your family are in our prayers we are so sorry for you lose and if y'all need anything just let us know we can be a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen I'm so sorry that this happened to yall we seemed like an amazing man and grandpa and in sorry such a amazing man was taken from you guys I know I never got to meet him but it hurt my heart for you guys when I seen all the post on Facebook when it all first happen but just keep y'all's heads up and look at all the fun and good memories y'all had and just know y'all are loved and we care about yall

Oh Yalonda how I wish I could be there right now for you. You found someone who put that smile on your face. He loved you unconditionally. You made him happy while he made you happy. I know words don't help with this and I'm sorry for that. Hold those memories of you & Joseph close. You have been in my prayers since day one. I love you sister

There are never enough words to comfort in times such as this ,but there is plenty of love and hugs to help..Times does help heal but time is just that...time. Take the time to reflect,take the time to cherish,take the time to grieve, and take the time to know that your Family and Friends will be there when times are tough. Know we love you and you are strong.. and know that at some time in your life you will see him again...😊❣️

So very sorry Yalonda & family. We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers!

My precious, precious husband. My heart is shattered. We had so much we wanted to do. Jesus needed you home sooner than those plans could be made. Save a seat for me, my love. I promise when it's my time to join you, I will be beside you....to your right, as I have for the past two and a half years. I love and miss you, my king!

Im so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family ate in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry I can't get there for the services , but know I will be with you in thought and prayers.

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

Unity Mortuary | Knoxville, TN

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