Terry L. Collins' Obituary
Terry L. Collins, 78 years of Millstadt, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Town and Country, MO. He was born August 10, 1947, in East Saint Louis, IL.
Terry and Roxy owned Collins & Sons Flooring America in Swansea, IL., for almost 30 years. He was a member St. Paul United Church of Christ in Floraville, IL. Terry was a professional musician, playing the piano, electric organ and keyboard. He notably played with the Tiki's, Bill Heil orchestra, the Blue Satin orchestra and he played the bells in the Millstadt Community Band. Terry and Roxy enjoyed traveling, and they were very fortunate to have been able to travel to Germany, France, Ireland, England, New Zealand, and Norway and they enjoyed their home at Lake of Egypt.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Roxy R., nee Vollmer, Collins, his sons, Sean (fiancée Sandra Barton) Collins and Ryan (Melissa) Collins, his grandchildren, Kylee Collins, Brayden Collins, Peyton Collins, Wesley Collins and Colten Collins along with other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Geroge and Edna, nee Heberer, Collins, his brothers, Norman Collins and William Collins and his sister, Laura Randall.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt, IL. Memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Matt Friz, officiating.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Sandra Marie Bereitschaft Foundation Meals on Wheels, St. Paul United Church of Christ in Floraville, IL. or to St. Judes. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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