Joseph A. Collins, Sr.

Joseph A. Collins Sr., age 49, of 269 Keyes Street, Sherrodsville, Ohio,  died suddenly Tuesday evening, June 27, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover after becoming ill at his home.

He was born August 18, 1967 in Massillon, Ohio and was the son of Thomas G., Sr. and Margaret A. "Marge" Ulrich Collins of Carrollton (Leavittsville).  He was preceded in death by  a brother, Thomas G. Collins, Jr.

Joe was an enthusiastic outdoorsman whose favored activities were hunting, fishing, and shooting his bow.  He was a graduate of the Buckeye Career Center and a member of the NRA. He frequently volunteered to perform general maintenance for Sherrodsville Community Fire and Rescue. He was extremely fond of his puggles and beagle dogs. 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sons Joseph A. Collins, Jr. of Dennison, O.,  Zachary T. Collins of Sherrodsville, and Cameron Beadnell of North Carolina, and a sister  Mrs. Lori (David) Norris of Barnhill, O.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in the Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home at Sherrodsville with Rev. Jerralyn Myers officiating.  To leave an online condolence message please visit the funeral home website.

Baxter-Gardner
(740) 269-9225
www.baxtergardner.com

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