Willie Collins was born July 2, 1961 to Mary Alice Collins and David Watson in Montgomery, Alabama. He graduated from Farragut High School in 1979 in Chicago, Illinois.

Willie was employed by Franklin Park mall as a Maintenance Manager for 10 years. He will be truly missed, along with his great smile and his sense of humor.

He leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Peggy Collins of Chicago, IL. and Beverly Collins of California; brother, Harrison Collins, cousin, Curtis Thomas; uncle, Edward Witherspoon from Detroit, MI.; aunt, Joy Collins from Marion, OH; special friend, "His Boo", Lisa Conner, and special thanks to Terry Harris and a host of family and friends.