Floyd Collins Sr. 1944-2026

Floyd began his career at the Republic Steel mill before he was drafted into the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served with the 1st Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, spending 13 months on active duty overseas in Hue City during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, Floyd returned home and resumed his work at the steel mill, where he dedicated 39 years before retiring.

In 1969, Floyd married the love of his life, Joyce Ann Johnson-Collins. Their officiant was the late Rev. Eil Holiman. Together, they built a beautiful family of four children. They would have celebrated 57 years of marriage in March.

After marriage, Floyd deepened his faith and became a devoted member of Tabernacle COGIC in Warren, where he worshiped for many years and served in various capacities within the church. Throughout the years, Floyd worshiped and served in various churches. He was also a virtual member.

Floyd’s greatest joy was his family. He loved raising his children and being an active part of their lives. Family time and good soul food meant everything to him and he believed strongly in sticking together as one. Known as a protector, a provider and a man of honor and integrity; Floyd lived by values that inspired all who knew him.

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Edward L. and Essie Mae McCoy Collins; stepmother, Henrietta Collins; brothers, Walter McCoy, William Collins and Edward L. Collins Jr.; sister, Abigail (Collins) Keene; grandson, Kenneth Carmichael Jr.; and nephew, Curtis E. Keene.

Left to cherish Floyd’s memory are his beloved wife, Joyce Ann Collins; daughters, Marvela Collins-Jobe (Mamadou) and DeVonna Collins-Carmichael (Kenneth); son, Floyd Collins Jr. (Letisha) and Tamala Maccarthy; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Viola and Bertilla Collins of Warren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Friends and family may visit noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, 550 Hill Road N, Pickerington, OH 43147. A funeral service will follow, beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Interment will take place 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Oakwood Cemetery in Warren.

Online condolences can be found at spencefuneralhome.com.

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