Collins, Tommie

Tommie Doyal Collins was born on January 27, 1957 in Mason, Tennessee to the loving union of John and Ruby (nee Terry) Collins. As a toddler, Tommie moved with his family to Cleveland, Ohio.

After completing his high school studies, Tommie furthered his education by taking college courses. He also participated in boxing and had earned a lightweight division championship during the 1980’s. For many years, Tommie was employed as a Care Provider in the Community Re-Entry Program of the Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries here in Cleveland.

Tommie was an outgoing man with a sunny and magnetic personality and a heart of gold. He loved people, especially children, and always liked to involve everyone in activities. Tommie was funny and loved telling jokes and you could always count on him being late for everything!

On Saturday July 12, 2008, Tommie departed this life. He is preceded in death by his father John and by his sister Sylvia.

Those left to mourn and to cherish his memory include his wife, Patricia Collins; son, Terrence Stokes of Akron, OH as well as stepchildren Dairmist Moorer, Jodie Davis, Nija Moorer, Ronald Moorer, Tarist Moorer and Tomeka Moorer, all of Cleveland, OH; his mother, Ruby Collins of Cleveland, OH; sisters, Linda Reed, Sharon Collins (Michael), Katie Collins (Sherard), Rhonda Collins and Pattie Collins (Wayne), all of Cleveland, OH; brother, Ernest Collins (Tira); six stepgrandchildren; as well as a host of other loving relatives and friends.