Christopher "Chuck" Collins

After a long and hard fought battle with Diabetes that lead to other complications, Christopher (Chuck) Collins passed away at the age of 55 on November 22, 2020. Chuck was born on August 8, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio. Son of Mother, Margaret (Stirling) Collins Deming and Father, Calvin Collins. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; Mitch and Della Collins, and Pearl and Margaret Stirling. Chuck is survived by Step Father Conway Deming and family, Siblings: Craig Collins and family, Calvin Collins Jr. and family, Sandra Smith and family. Aunts: Shirley Cales and family, Mary Stirling and family, and Shirley Linkous Troxell and family. Uncle: Steve Stirling and family, and a host of beloved friends. Chuck worked for years in the construction industry as a very established master carpenter or as he liked to say, “Jack of all trades, master of none.” He was an outgoing person who never met a stranger. Chuck loved to travel, which he did extensively with his Mother and Aunt. He loved to laugh, loved music, movies, reading, loved going camping, watching NASCAR racing, but most of all, Chuck deeply loved spending time with his family and friends. Chuck had many friends, all of whom meant the world to him but none greater than Bill Moore. A life- long friend of Chuck’s who was always there to support Chuck in any way and in every time of need. Chuck had numerous passions, one of his greatest was motorcycling. He loved to get on his bike when he was able to and just disappear. He said he felt like he had no worries or troubles when he was out on his bike, he was just, free. Chuck is now free and will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all that knew him. Chuck requested to be cremated. Due to Covid 19, a memorial and celebration of Chuck’s life will be held once it is safe to do so due. Hopefully in the summer of next year. If you would like to share a memory of Chuck or offer a message of condolence for the family, please visit his Tribute Wall.