He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Woodrow "Woody" and Opal Collins. He is survived by his brothers; Gene, Michael (Shelia), and Jerry (Karen) along with several nephews; Carey Collins, Bronson Collins, Brett Collins, and nieces; Nikki Hannegan, Kristen Day, and Courtney Haynes, great nieces, great nephews and numerous cousins.
Ricky Graduated from Kingsbury High School in 1976 where he excelled in football and basketball. he loved golf and bowling. He had three hole in ones in golf and bowled a perfect 300 game. Ricky loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing was his paradise.
A visitation for Ricky will be held Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM with a visitation an hour prior.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Collins family.