Mark Leroy Collins

1967 - 2016

Mark Leroy Collins obituary, 1967-2016

BORN

1967

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

900 East Michigan Ave

Lansing, Michigan

Mark Collins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 23, 2016.

Mark Leroy Collins, 48, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016. Surviving are his daughters Kayelynn (fiancé Michael Tarr) Collins, Kelsey Collins, Katie Collins; his mother and father Stanley and Brenda Collins; his sister, Michelle (Ed) Jackson; brothers, Matthew (Jamie) Collins, Jon Collins and special friend Kathleen Parker.

Please join the family for a Memorial Service at 11:30 am on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Calvary Assembly of God Church (3006. W. Jolly Rd. Lansing, MI)

Arrangements under the direction of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing, MI.

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July 11, 2017

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Lynn

You were such a kind and loving person. Prayers for you and your family.

November 28, 2016

June Dingler Mary Hulet

So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

November 28, 2016

Aunt April

My heart aches for the loss of my tender and gentle nephew. You will forever be in my heart. Your family loved you so much.

November 26, 2016

May you rest in God's Loving arms.

November 26, 2016

Peggy Matuszak

So sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

November 26, 2016

Shelly Jackson

My dearest brother... you had such a tender, giving heart. Your love of family was ever apparent. You are missed so very much. Love you Brava!!

November 25, 2016

Dawn Custer

Our deepest sympathies to the Collins family from Aunt Dawn, Uncle Ray, Tracie and Chad Custer

November 25, 2016

Cindy Ernst

I was so saddened by the news of Mark's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Collins family. I love you all.

November 25, 2016

Kim Knight

So shocked and saddened by Marks's passing! I have many fond memories growing up with him and I will miss the fact that he is gone. My love and prayers are with his mother, father, soblings and children! ~Kim K.~

November 24, 2016

Vicky Symons

Mark was such a sweet soul. What a tremendous loss. My love and prayers are with you all.

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