Steven James Collins was born  on July 21st,1955 to the late Mr. and Mrs.  James W. and Lorraine Collins in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania.

       He was known by family and friends as “Steve.”

        Steve was formally educated in the Philadelphia School District , where he always excelled in mathematics.

        Shortly after high school, he enlisted with the United States Navy. He served from 1975-1977. He  was proud and boasted about his “Honorable  Discharge” . He often shared  stories about his traveling ,and Navy experiences with his family . 

     After  being discharged from the Navy he returned to Philadelphia and enrolled in the Community College  Of Philadelphia (CCP) . Steve was also employed and worked diligently with the Philadelphia Navy Ship Yard . 

     While attending CCP, he met and began a relationship  with April Travagline . They were later joined in Holy Matrimony in June 1978 . From this union they were blessed with 3 beautiful daughters, Tenesha(Tika),Tiffany , and Danielle .

   Steve enjoyed cooking , sightseeing , and most all of spending time at the casinos . Steve  was a master at poker. 

       Although  born and raised in Philadelphia, he later migrated to Denver , Colorado . He loved the city of  Denver , and he enjoyed being in the mountains . Steve resided there until God called him home  on August 30, 2017.

      Steve is survived by his wife Mrs. April Collins , 3 daughters , Tenesha Collins-Dwyer, (Reginald), Tiffany Collins-Wynn, (Nasir), Danielle Collins- Cowart (Isaac); eight grandchildren ; his godmother whom he adored M.  Kirkland ; his sisters Sandra Smith ,Veronica Collins-Martin, Robin Collins ,Annette Collins, and Tracy Collins ; a host of other  relatives and friends. 

      Lovingly submitted , 

                     His daughters 

“DO NOT JUDGE, AND YOU WILL NOT BE JUDGED. DO NOT CONDEMN , AND YOU WILL NOT BE CONDEMNED. FORGIVE AND YOU WILL BE FORGIVEN” ……. LUKE 6:37

         RESTING IN PEACE ,IN GODS CARE 

  

Interment :

Washington Crossing NC

Newtown  , Pa