Mr. Douglas M. Collins

April 14, 1959 - May 25, 2017

Douglas Maurice Collins, a resident of Willow Springs, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 while at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains due to natural causes. Born April 14, 1959 to Melvin L. and Florence L. (Sellens) Collins in West Plains , MO ; he was 58 years old. Douglas attended school in Willow Springs and graduated from Willow Springs High School . In 1980, He was married to Tammy Collins in Willow Springs. He was employed by Thunder Ridge Transportation, located in Springfield , as a truck driver hauling mail for the United States Postal Service. When he wasn't working, he had numerous hobbies. He loved to search for arrowheads and even took it a step further by "flint napping." He also derived a great deal of pleasure making potato guns. He also loved fishing and hunting, and especially loved to collect guns. It was said that he was an amateur archaeologist because of his passion for digging for arrowheads. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and all who knew him. Douglas is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Tammy; and one brother, Melvin Collins. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Collins of Willow Springs, MO and one son, Chris Collins of Harrison , AR ; a brother, Terry Collins of St. Peters, MO; two sisters, Melba Hennigan of Ringgold, LA; and Janice Woodson of O'Fallon, MO. Further surviving are five grandchildren: Clayton, Juli', Demoy, Evalena, and Alex, as well as several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his significant other, Kristal McClean of Willow Springs. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations or memorials be made in Douglas ' name to St. Jude Children's Hospital, and may be left at the funeral home. A memorial service for Mr. Collins will be held Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Willow Funeral Home. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com