Baron L. Collins "CC"

Mr. Baron Lee Collins Sr, age 75, of Saginaw, Michigan, completed his earthy assignment and entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper after a Lengthy illness.

Baron, affectionately known by many as “CC” was born on October 27, 1949, in Jasper, Alabama, the son of Willie Collins Jr. and Iodene McDole. Upon graduation from Walker County Training School “Go Golden Tigers.” He was the starting quarterback and a basketball player; they called him “The Man with the Golden Arm;” he was just that good. Baron’s hobby was sports which was his favorite pastime. He attended Miles College for two years and enlisted in the U.S. Army on May 27, 1969. After receiving an Honorable Discharge upon completion of his military service, Baron traveled North to Saginaw to get a job. He was employed at General Motors (Chevrolet Gray Iron Foundry) and was affiliated with UAW Local 668. He loved his job and retired in 2011 after many years of service. Baron never wavered in his faith and love for the Lord and His people. He was a member of Developing Victorious Disciples In Ministry Church for over 30 years. He loved his Pastor and attended church regularly; a faithful servant, a Sunday School Teacher for the adults, and a choir member. Baron’s favorite song which he loved to sing was Cooling Water by The Williams Brothers. At times you would find him sitting right next to his wife and kids in the choir. He was an usher and a good cook. Bro Collins would make some mean ribs and Seven Layer Salad. If his family weren’t ready for church when he was ready, he would leave them right at home. When his illness took him away from church, the family would have church at home and sing songs. His wife, Bessie, A&D Home Health Care and Ras Marselis took excellent care of him. The doctors would ask who took care of Baron because he was well-kept.

Baron will be sorely missed, and his memory will always be cherished. He is survived by his loving family: his devoted wife and caretaker, Bessie, six children: Taimeka Berry, Clarksville, Tennessee, Baron Collins Jr., Jacksonville, Florida, Christopher, Jasmine, Shauqunna, and Aaron Collins all of Saginaw, Michigan; two stepchildren whom he helped raise, John and Tiffany Hunter of Saginaw, Michigan; six siblings: Elaine Collins, Carol Watson, Herbert Collins, Merlin (Diane) Collins, and Reynold Collins of Mobile, Alabama, and Flora (Ezell) Brown, Irvine, California; 12 grand-children: Maceo, Michael, Dylaen, Autumn, Chris, Gabe, Anayja, Masiah, Robyn, Jada, John, and Alexius; one great-grand, DJ; He also leaves two aunts, Doris Baker of Itabina, Mississippi, and Ann Bobo, Mobile, Alabama; one uncle, James Garner, Jasper, Alabama; three sisters-in-law: Hattie Price, Saginaw, Michigan; Jasmine Hunter, and Gay Wilkerson, Mobile, Alabama; four brothers-in-law: Leslie (Brenda) Hunter, Leon Hunter Saginaw, Michigan; Zackery Hunter, Orlando, Florida, and Orlando Hunter, Mobile, Alabama; a host of nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews; special friends, special friends, Masker Clemons, John Hudson, and his Caretaker, Ras Marselis; other relatives, and dear friends.

Baron was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Collins Jr. and Iodene Garner McDole; grandparents, Ted, Jennie, and Annie Garner; uncles, Frazier, Bill and Bob Garner; aunts, Sarah Mitchell and Maybell Gibson; sister-in-law, Clara Collins; and his brother-in law, Johnny Hunter.