Raymond Collins

Raymond Paul Collins, 78, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home.

Born April 26, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Raymond Stanley Collins, Sr. and Betty Seymour Collins.

Paul retired from the sewer maintenance division for the City of Columbus; he was also a self employed carpenter; had a black belt in martial arts; licensed HAM radio operator; motorcycle rider; enjoyed hunting and fishing in his earlier years; a nature enthusiast, loved to watch the birds and he was a “simple man.”

Survived by his wife of 40 years, Donna “Sunny” Tomlin Collins; 4 children, Phil (Tanya) Collins, Michael Lewis, Mark (Nancy) Lewis and Missy (Tom) Heavener; 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Sue Walters; 2 sisters-in-laws, Debi Collins and Debbie Tomlin; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, preceded in death by 3 brothers, Danny, Bob and Ron Collins; niece, Betty Sue Collins; brothers-in-laws, Butch and Larry Tomlin.

Calling hours will be held from 2-4pm & 6-8pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Roberts-Winegardner Funeral Home, 304 Mill Street, New Lexington, Ohio.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the funeral home with Reverend Richard Newlon officiating.

Graveside service and burial will be held 12:30pm on Friday at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio.

Obituary and online register book at www.robertsfuneralhomenewlex.com