Herman Ray Collins, 85, of Independence, Missouri, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Born on June 24, 1939, in Oregon, Missouri, to Campbell and Gladys (Montgomery) Collins, Herman married his beloved wife, Connie, on May 4, 1984.
An avid fisherman and hunter, Herman also enjoyed woodworking, leather tooling, and gardening. He was a proud 50-year member of the Charity Zeredatha No. 189 AF & AM Masonic Lodge in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Herman was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Lavona Russell, Ramona Shields, and Campbell Collins. He is survived by his wife, Connie; children, Stephen Collins, Joe Bradley, and Brian Bradley; sister, Lynett Bingaman; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals.
