Michael C. "Mike" Collins

Michael C “Mike” Collins, 70, a resident of Kokomo and formerly of Mt. Summit passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Community Howard Regional Hospital. He was born June 12, 1954 to the late Marvin C. and Vada (Moody) Collins.

A 1972 graduate of Blue River Valley High School, Mike grew up in Mt. Summit and was a member of Mt. Summit Christian Church. Mike went to work for Chrysler Corp. in New Castle right out of high school. He later transferred to Chrysler’s Kokomo transmission plant, retiring in 2017.

Mike had a great passion for the outdoors, and he loved fishing, trapping, hunting, golfing and planting a garden. He was most happy doing what he loved with his three boys, grandkids and nephews. He enjoyed many hunting trips with good friends, fishing trips to Maumee and ice fishing on Lake Erie. He also looked forward to having monthly golf outings with his buddies from high school.

Mike loved his grandkids with all his heart and enjoyed spending time with them while having sleepovers at his home. Among his favorite things to do were teaching his grandchildren about gardening and fishing as well as telling them about the man in the moon (whom Mike named Elijah) around a campfire.

Survivors include his life-long soul mate and wife of 51 years: Cindy (Wright) Collins, whom he married August 3, 1973; three sons: Jason Collins, Jeremy (Michelle) Collins and Cory (Kami) Collins; Brother: Kevin (Roxanne) Collins; brothers-in-law: Roger Wright and Jerry Vannatta; grandchildren: Ashton Collins, Mallerie Collins, Kalen Carter, Makaila Collins. Olivia Collins and Azlyn Collins; nieces and nephews: Kevin (Jennifer) Collins, II, Whitney (Brandon McKinley) Kepner, Chase (Michelle Mogg) Collins, Kaylee (Jess) Vannatta, Bethany Vannatta, Elisha (Mark) Zavada, Emily (Bob) Wasson and Katelyn (John) Hudson; aunt, Grace Thompson; many great-nieces and nephews and close cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Kathy Vannatta; daughter-in-law: Amy Ankrom; father and mother-in-law: Max and Adeline Wright.

Services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Mike Shroyer officiating. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Christian Cemetery, Springport at a later date. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service on Wednesday. You may express condolences or share memories of Mike at www.hinsey-brown.com.

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