Collins, Larry L. Dr., 62 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Everett and LaDonna Collins. Survived by his wife Jeanne Collins; sons Brandon (Ashleigh) Collins, Aaron (Krista) Collins, Cory (Emily) Collins; step father Joe Boerger; mother-in-law Mary Dalton; sisters-in-law Joy Short, Teresa (John) Garcia; grandchildren Aiden Collins, Rileigh Collins, Maisie Collins, Annabelle Collins, Graham Collins, Nicholas Collins, Julian Collins, Kate Collins and Elliot Larry Collins; brother Randy Collins; numerous nieces, nephews and special friends that became family (you know who you are). Larry retired from the Dayton Fire Department after 35 years of service with the last 11 years as Chief of the Fire Department. After retiring from the Dayton Fire Dept., Larry moved to Brevard County serving as Chief of the Fire Department and then moved to Ann Arbor, MI as Fire Chief. Larry received his PHD in Business and later became City Manager of Louisville, Ohio. Larry was a member of the Ohio Fire Chiefs Assoc., Metro Fire Chiefs Assoc., Rotary Club of Ann Arbor, MI., Rotary Club of Louisville, Oh., numerous other associations and committees. Family will receive friends from 10 AM – 1PM Friday, October 1, 2021 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL Graveside services will be 2:30 PM Friday at the Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Dr, Kettering, Ohio 45409. Another celebration will be held in Louisville, OH at a later date. Contributions may be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation or the Wounded Warrior Project. or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
