Michael “Mike” Anthony Collins

Michael Anthony Collins, known to friends and family as Mike and Opa, passed away on August 29, 2024, at the age of 61 after a decline in his health. Born on September 26, 1962, in Stuttgart, Germany, to Larry and Hannelore Collins. He was a long time resident of Garden City before moving to Midway, Ga. 

Mike will be remembered for ....a remarkable life he led filled with achievement, adventures and a real love for fishing and his Alignment Shop. For his knowledge and wisdom he shared ..His kind spirit and loving nature. His unique sense of humor and laughter. He graduated from Windsor Forest High School class of 1981. Graduated from Savannah Vocational Technical Collage for Diesel Mechanics. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Larry Collins, and his sister, Cathy Collins.

Mike is survived by his wife Cecilia (C.C.) Collins. They were married for 24 years and have been together for 33 wonderful years. Mike is also survived by his stepson Earl (Kim) Riser, his brother-in-law, Charlie (Misty) Argo whom he helped raise from an early age; grandchildren, Jessica,Dylan, Kelsey, Halie, Stephanie, Treza, Jordin Allora, Kaylynn, James and Chase; great grandson Apollo; his mother, Hannelore Collins; his brother, Jerry (Felicia) Collins and many nieces and nephews and the extended family of kids who all called him Opa.

A Memorial Service has been planned for September 28th, 2024 at 4:00 pm in Midway at his home.

More details regarding memorial service will be provided by the family at a later date. In leui of flowers a go fund me page is being set up.

Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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