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Arthur Lee Collins


Sunrise: October 1, 1948

Sunset: September 4, 2019

Arthur Lee Collins “Boy” departed this early life on September 4, 2019. He was affectionately known by his family and close friends as “Boy” AKA “Shine”. He was born on October 1, 1948 to Julius and Celestine Collins in Philadelphia, PA. Arthur was a loving father, brother, uncle, friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Julius Collins Sr, mother, Celestine Collins, two
brothers, Julius Collins Jr and Bobby Collins, and sister, Cora Louise Bryant (Mickey) a loving companion, Margaret Haynes “Shirley”.

He leaves to cherish his memories one son, Tyrone Knight (Victoria), two daughters, Marcella Harvey and Walanda Howard (Boo Boo) twelve grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, three sisters, Rosemary Wiggins, Celestine Collins Fisher (Randolph) and Chevon Tyler of Philadelphia, PA. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Special  acknowledgement: Tina Jones for her unconditional love shown to her brother “Arthur” aka “Boy”. The family wishes to acknowledge Tina as their forever sister/auntie.

Thanks for all your love and acts of kindness we love you.

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    Keejafee Outlaw says

    Prayers To The Collins Family Boy will Truly Be Missed!!

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    Latoya Boddie says

    I love you uncle Boy I’m going to miss you dearly love your #1 toya

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