Mark Collins

OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. — Mark Collins, 53, of Olive Branch died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born March 13, 1956, in Cairo, Ill., to William Greenley and Mary Josephine Siers Collins.

Collins worked for Crop Production Service in Olive Branch. He loved hunting, fishing, boating, riding his Harley and his dog, Blondie. He was loved by all his friends and acquaintances.

Survivors include a daughter, Lacy Collins of Olive Branch; two sisters, Joanie (Jim) Kluesner of Jackson, Julie (Barry) Milton of Benton, Ill.; his mother, Jo Collins of Cape Girardeau; his former wife, Kim Collins of Cobden, Ill.; three nephews, Zach Kluesner of Jackson, Wade (Heather) Collins of Florida, Joseph (Angie) Milton of Peoria, Ill.; three nieces, Alli Kluesner of Jackson, Katy Collins of Florida, Emily Milton of St. Louis; a sister-in-law, Judy Collins of Florida; a great-niece, Riley Rose of St. Louis; other relatives and many many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Collins, and a brother, Kevin W. Collins.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Ill.

The funeral will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with Nan Ellis officiating.

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