RONALD “WENDELL” COLLINS

Ronald “Wendell” Collins of Ft. Pierce, FL passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026.
Wendell was born March 3, 1936 in Appling County, Georgia, the 5th of 12 children born to William “Curtis” Collins and Velma Hopkins Collins.
Wendell was preceded in death by two children, son, David and daughter, Vicki L. Greene; six brothers, Waylon, Robert, Harold, Maxie, Billy, and Kenny; two sisters, Pauline and Glenda; and a grandson, Curtis Collins.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Susan Collins of Ft. Pierce, FL; son Ronald Wendell Collins Jr. of Ocala, FL; two daughters, Lisa (George) Newsome of Fishersville, VA and Suzanne (Joe) Furia of West Palm Beach, FL; 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Troy (Linda) Collins of Baxley, GA; two sisters, Frances (Cosmo) Glass of Lake Wales, FL and Kathryn (Jane) Flanagan of Hinesville, GA; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Wendell served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 through 1956 and was a Korean War veteran with the 4060th Air Refueling Wing.
Wendell had a strong work ethic instilled in him from his dad, “Curtis”: “You work from dawn to dusk and always support your family.” He was self-employed all his life in various business ventures and was always successful. He loved his family and friends and was definitely a people person. He will be missed by all who knew him. He never met a stranger.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
A donation in memory of Ronald “Wendell” Collins can be made to Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center, whose respectful services were always appreciated by his family. Sandgate Gardens Rehab & Nursing Center, 703 S. 29th St., Fort Pierce, FL 34947.
Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Cremation Service, Vero Beach. Condolences may be shared online at www.millenniumcremationservice.com.