Jerome COLLINS

Jerome “Jerry” Howard Collins, 61, of Piqua, OH, passed away on Friday May 16, 2014.

He was born in Texas City, Texas on July 25, 1952, to Arthur and Jeanne Collins. He graduated from Piqua high school and received an associate’s degree from Edison Community College.

Jerome was an avid sports fan and excelled at football and baseball while in school. He was a devoted member of St. Boniface parish in Piqua, OH.

Jerome is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley Collins Pohlman (Steve) of Hamilton, OH; a brother Kevin Collins of Reno, NV; a son Christopher Collins of Hamilton, OH; and a daughter Andrea Collins of Cincinnati, OH.

Jerome is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Carolyn, and his brothers John and Stephen Collins.

A private memorial service will be observed by immediate family members. Donations may be made to St. Boniface Parish in Piqua, OH, and/or Lehman High School in Sidney, OH, on Jerome’s behalf.

Please email condolences to grunnfh@gmail.com. Once received they will be posted below:
I am very sorry to find that Jerry has passed away. Jerry and I graduated together and then became neighbors and friends decades later. He was a saddened soul with a heavy heart. For the time I shared with him I wish he could have known more happiness. Through his belief I am sure he now has peace. God bless you Jerry. Kim Carroll