James P. “Jim” Collins

Collins, "Jim" James P., of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the age of 69. Dear son of the late James Thomas Edward and Ida Kathryn Collins; loving father of Cindy (Gary) Brooks, Jim (Sharon) Collins and Pam (Steve) Schneider; also survived by his ex-wife, Izola Collins; beloved grandfather of Heather Brooks, Ryan Brooks, Jimmie, Jillian and Paige Collins, Dan Collins and Josh Schneider; great-grandfather of Jackson, Collin, Max, Isabella, Anna, Jay, Jakob and Alyssa; dear brother of LaVerne (Fred) Fry, Sandy (Terry) Greenwood, John (Lila) Collins, Linda (Freddie) Thompkins and the late Dorothy Bowers. He also leaves behind his Special Pup, Precious. After spending most of his life working hard, Jim was enjoying his retirement by doing what he loved – PAINTING. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.