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Ronald “Wendell” Collins of Ft. Pierce, FL passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026.
Wendell was born March 3, 1936 in Appling County, Georgia, the 5th of 12 children born to William “Curtis” Collins and Velma Hopkins Collins.
Wendell was preceded in death by two children, son, David and daughter, Vicki L. Greene; six brothers, Waylon, Robert, Harold, Maxie, Billy, and Kenny; two sisters, Pauline and Glenda; and a grandson, Curtis Collins.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Susan Collins of Ft. Pierce, FL; son Ronald Wendell Collins Jr. of Ocala, FL; two daughters, Lisa (George) Newsome of Fishersville, VA and Suzanne (Joe) Furia of West Palm Beach, FL; 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Troy (Linda) Collins of Baxley, GA; two sisters, Frances (Cosmo) Glass of Lake Wales, FL and Kathryn (Jane) Flanagan of Hinesville, GA; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Wendell served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 through 1956 and was a Korean War veteran with the 4060th Air Refueling Wing.
Wendell had a strong work ethic instilled in him from his dad, “Curtis”: “You work from dawn to dusk and always support your family.” He was self-employed all his life in various business ventures and was always successful. He loved his family and friends and was definitely a people person. He will be missed by all who knew him. He never met a stranger.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
A donation in memory of Ronald “Wendell” Collins can be made to Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center, whose respectful services were always appreciated by his family. Sandgate Gardens Rehab & Nursing Center, 703 S. 29th St., Fort Pierce, FL 34947.
Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Cremation Service, Vero Beach. Condolences may be shared online at www.millenniumcremationservice.com.
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Linda Corrigan
April 23, 2026, 10:19 pm
Al and I feel so fortunate to have known you and Wendell for the past six years. Wish I had known him longer. Such a kind person. We will miss him
Shirley Dowda
April 23, 2026, 10:39 pm
My deepest condolences to the family of Wendell Collins. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Donna Collins Drake
April 23, 2026, 11:33 pm
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Always a favorite cousin of mine and one who will always be remembered as caring and funny. My love to all !! My brother and sisters await in heaven !!
Sheila Sisson
April 24, 2026, 1:12 am
Thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss. I have many memories of Wendell, and shared quite a few laughs with him.
Randy
April 24, 2026, 1:48 am
He always loved and live life to the fullest lot like Daddy never met a stranger and loved to talk he will be missed. Ms Sue you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers God Bless Love y’all.
John Heath
April 24, 2026, 3:38 pm
I used to work for Wendell when I was 13 years old at Collins 66 enjoyed working with him and Bill they were always good to me and taught me a lot later on in life they had a game room in lake wales where people could play games and win Walmart gift cards and l was able to work for them again playing country music for them lam 73 years old now and if they were still here l would do anything in the world for them loved them and all there family rest in peace ps if you have a business in heaven someday when I get there l will be proud to work with you again
John Heath
April 24, 2026, 5:18 pm
I used to work for Wendell and Bill when I was 13 years old at Collins 66 enjoyed every moment of it later on, they had a business in Lake Wales, where I was able to go and play country music for the folks that visit their business there I am 73 now and if they both were still around, I’d work for them again they were great friends, and I love them and their whole family and when it comes to my turn to leave this world if they have a business in heaven, I’d love to work for them again. Praying for you so may God bless you.
Dorinda Heath
April 25, 2026, 2:32 pm
My love and prayers are with all the family and friends. Wendell will be loved and missed by all who knew him.The Collins family have been family to me for over 60 years.I love them all.They are always a blessing and enjoyed attending church with them.To his wife and children brother and sisters just hold on to all the precious memories you all shared.
JD Furia
April 25, 2026, 5:32 pm
To me he was known as my Papa, the one and only…… Nobody could fill his shoes. My Papa was one of a kind, a dime a dozen. I will hold all the memories me and him have forever. Love you Papa, till we meet again , Forever and Ever, ur Grandson- JD ❤️
Cookie Davies & Babe and Terry Darsow
April 28, 2026, 12:42 am
Wendell was more like a Father to me than an Uncle. We so much enjoyed our visits to Ft Drum and Ft Pierce and to Baxley for the reunions. We so enjoyed their visits to Montana too. We recall when Wendell went out to Dad’s job in the woods in Northwest Montana when it was 40 below. He was tough and was always up for anything. Dad looked forward to Wendell’s weekly phone conversations, mostly about politics. We still can’t believe he is gone. Hopefully there is a heck of a family reunion happening where they all are. He will be missed terribly. Our deepest condolences to Sue and the “kids”, Brothers and Sisters and all that loved Wendell…too many to list. Rest in Peace, Uncle Wendell.
FRANK MCCABE
April 29, 2026, 1:18 pm
SORRY TO HERE THAT WENDEL WAS 1 OF A KIND. MET HIM THREW MY DAD AT C.S.P.S. LATTER ON WORKED FOR HIM WAS . GOOD FRIENDS WITH HIS DAUGHTERS AN HIS SON
Sue Collins
April 29, 2026, 7:19 pm
I lost my best friend of 42 years. Being together 24/7 working, good times,heartaches, we faced it all together. RIP Wendell, love you still, always will ❤️