LIFE OF OUR BELOVED  Cleotha "Cleo" Patrick Collins

Was born in Chicago Illinois on April 2, 1969 to Margaret Sanders and Cleotha Straughter. He was the second of six children, Cleotha was preceded in death by his son Jarvis Cozart and his father Cleotha.

Cleotha attended Englewood Technical Academy. He attended Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church under the late Dr. Reverend Clay Evans where he was baptized.  Cleo enjoyed stepping, basketball, playing dominos and riding with his motorcycle club, The Soul Rebels.  He enjoyed traveling with the Soul Rebels and spending time with his family and friends.  His devotion to his motorcycle and motorcycle club shinned bright. Cleo was a sponsor for Narcotic Anonymous.  This is how he is remembered.  He spent countless time traveling the country on the bike, even as far as Memphis, TN, and Dallas, TX.  Cleo had a host of jobs which included Moo and Oink, Terminal Operations (where he became a crane operator) and last but not least his passion, painting.  He owned his own painting business (CNC Painters).

Cleo was known as Beep to some and Uncle pat to his many nieces and nephews.  With his timely humor and lightening personality, he always managed to brighten any room and function.  He was known for his infamous stepping skills, Others loved to watch him move so graciously across the floor whether at family gatherings or a night out with friends.  he also loved to spend some of his time working on the upkeep of the homes of his loved ones.  he had a skill for painting homes and completing general maintenance task for others.  He was a man of his word and Cleo is loved for that.

Cleo married the love of his life, Donica Steed on October 22, 2017.  The couple was swiftly approaching their three year anniversary.  Cleo leaves behind his mother in law Vernetta Steed, two sisters in law, Natalie Steed and Wylena Speights, Three stepchildren, Brittish Steed, Jasmine Steed and Dameon Traylor, and 7 step grandchildren.

Cleo is survived by his mother Margaret, his wife Donica, his seven children: Jermaine Cozart, Romell Griffin, Shaquille Collins, Jamiya Phillips, Calia Collins, Camren Collins and, Conyea Collins, his sisters: Willie Mae Butler, Marchelle Collins, Archelle Collins, and Olivia Collins.  One brother Antonio Collins, Three God sisters, Tymika White, Lashaundra Mckenzie-Hendricks and Nicola Hicks, One God brother Termaine Keys. Cleo also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

A Message From Mom

The 51 years we spent together were unimaginable. being my oldest boy we learned a lot together. I thank you for all the memories, the time, the fajitas, the kindness, and all of the love you gave me over the years.  I Knew i could always count on you for anything.  I love you Cleo, You are forever in my heart and i will miss you immensely. Love your mom.

Life Is Not The Same Without You. The sun still rises in the east, and darkness falls at night,

but nothing now seems quite the same each day is not as bright.

The birds still sing, the flowers grow.  The breeze still whispers too,

But it will never ever be, the same world without you

Its so sad that you had to go, Your leaving caused such pain

But you were so very special, And earth's loss is heavens gain.

Dad;

      I will always love you, and i will never forget all the things you taught and told me.  I will miss you so much Love Cam.

Heaven has called upon you today, leaving so many words let to say.  But now its to late, for your time has come.  Words unspoken, I am sure everybody has some. Regrets and wishes are probably there too, but lasting forever are memories of you. There have been many times that we disagreed, but we were there for each other in time of need. Now its time for us to say goodbye, until we meet again in heaven to fly. Love your siblings, Willie Mae, Antonio, Marchelle, Archelle and Olivia.

Dad;

We'll Always remember that special smile, That caring heart that warm embrace you always gave us.  You being there for us through good and bad times, no matter what.  We'll always remember that special smile, that caring heart that warm embrace you always gave us.  You being there for us through good and bad times no matter what. We'll always remember you Dad because there will never be another one to replace you in our heart and the love we will always have for you. Love you always, from your beautiful children, Jermaine, Shaquille, Romell, Jamiya, Calia.

Dear Dad;

Words cannot describe how much pain I feel but you are in a better place and me and my grand mother, brothers and sisters will live out your legacy. rest in peace and I will always love you, Love Conyae