James M. Collins, Sr., 63, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on January 5, 2025. He was born October 27, 1961, to Zack T. Collins and Lorene (Krantz) Davis.
James was preceded in death by his parents; son, Laymon Jake Collins; sisters, Caroline Nevels and Rita Jenkins; and brothers, Richard Collins, Franklin Collins, and Jimmy Collins.
James is survived by his sons; James Michael Collins, Jr. and Samuel Cody Collins; stepdaughter Randi Marie Becker; grandchildren, Levi Collins, Carter Collins, and Liam Collins; niece Tonya Hunsucker, great niece Heather Hunsucker; great great niece Skylar Ward; and his life partner Cindy Brown.
James liked to watch movies, play darts and card games. He was a stubborn, hard-headed old man but he truly did have a big heart, a great sense of humor, and would openly give what he could to help out.
