Mr. Chester Leon Collins of Greenwood, Florida transitioned from life eternal on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama.
Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of Pope Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 4898 Pope Chapel Circle in Marianna, Florida 32446 where the Reverend Larry Brown is the pastor.
Interment will be in the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Greenwood, Florida.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Vann Funeral Home.
He leaves to cherish a lifetime of precious yet fonder memories, a loving family:
One Daughter: C'Keisha Collins of St. Petersburg, Florida
Grandson: Twan Capehart, Jr. of St. Petersburg, Florida
Two Sisters: Tammy Collins of Greenwood, Florida; and Estella Johnson of Marianna, Florida
Nephew: Clinton (Rachel) Collins of Pensacola, Florida
Niece: Serena Collins of Tallahassee, Florida
Grand Nephew: Chauncey Warren of Tallahassee, Florida
Special Cousin: Lester Forrest, Jr. of Greenwood, Florida
And a host of cousins, relatives and sorrowing friends.
Cynthia Forward sent The Peace Lily for Chester Leon Collins - November 14, 2025
Cliff Collins sent Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment for Chester Leon Collins - November 14, 2025
Jeannette Fields sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Chester Leon Collins - November 13, 2025
May precious memories of your time with cousin Leon be of comfort. Hope you all know many thoughts and prayers are with you in this hard time. Sorry for your loss and sending hugs of comfort your way!
I am sorry for your loss, wishing you peace and comfort.
I am sorry for your loss, wishing you peace and comfort.
I am sorry for your loss, wishing you peace and comfort.
My heart is saddened for all of those who love and cherish the memory of Chester. Rest in peace sir!
I was so shocked and sad to hear of my dear friend Chester. We were classmates in Marianna before he changed to Malone school when we were in elementary school. I was sad when he left Marianna. We reconnected a few years back and we tried to keep in touch as much as possible. Chester was a great guy! Always so cheerful, upbeat and energetic! He was a great person and I am going to miss him so very much. Rest in eternal peace my dear old friend. You will be missed by many. Our loss is Heaven's gain. π’πππΌ
May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time in your lives. Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences as you mourn your loss.
Rest in Peace my friend. You will be missed!
A close friend will be miss
Estella, I am keeping the family in thought and prayer as you navigate this unchartered territory. May God's blessings reside with you and the family during such a time as these. Your childhood friend, Clara
I could always count on a conversation with Chess at the Greenwood supermarket while I was on my lunch break. Always a ready smile, bro handshake and kind words. I will miss that. It still seems unreal. Lois, Tammie and the entire family you have my family's sincerest condolences and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Chess my friend, rest easy until we meet again......
My sincerest condolences to the Family, Leon was a special, sweet person.
Gonna miss you showing me pics. But I shall cherish everything from Malone High days to now. We shall keep the family lifted in prayer. Fly high Leon.
My prayers to Chester's family! I will always remember his smile and positive attitude. Thank you, Jesus, for his presence in my life!
TO GOD BE THE GLORY TO THE COLLINS FAMILY WE SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU MAY THE LORD KEEPS HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS AMEN ππΎπΉβ€οΈ
Rest my dear cousin and friend, rest. You brought light, laughter, and love into my life and into the lives of countless others. You were the most unselfish and humblest person I know.
I'll miss our talks, our memories, and your kind spirit. Thank you for being the man of God you were β job well done, Leon, well done!
I know your soul has found peace and your light will keep shining. This is not a goodbye, it's until we meet again. I love you dude, always have and always will! π
Janice "Lil Bit" & Bertram Orum
I have no words to express how saddened I am to hear about Leon's transition. Leon's loss is immeasurable, but his legacy will live on forever through all who had the privilege of knowing him. I will truly miss my neighbor.
My sincere condolences to the Collins family. May God comfort and strengthen you as only He can. Rest in perfect peace my cousin and friend.
My dear friend since Grand Forks North Dakota, you will truly be missed. Rest in peace.
RIP I remember Chester very well Also his father& family Once again RIP
My sincere condolences and prayers are extended to the family.
My sincere condolences to the family. A great friend. He will be truly missed. May he SIP.
Dennis Brown
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