Steve loved the outdoors which led to his passion for motorcycles. If he wasn't riding or working on his motorcycles, he was spending time with his family and friends. Steve was the type of person to help others no matter the cost. He made new friends everywhere he went. Even after his accident, he continued to be an unofficial advocate for the elderly and less fortunate around him.
Steve had many landscaping and tree trimming jobs over the years to support his family including owning his own company, Felkins Tree Service, and later serving as the lead groundsman for Penn Valley Community College.
Steve was preceded in death by his father Karl Collins of Versailles, MO; his mother Gloria Stonebraker of KCMO; stepfather Bill Stonebraker of KCMO and brother Jerry Collins of KCMO.
Steve is survived by his daughter Brandi (Josh) Newport and grandson Trevor Michael of Rayville, MO. Ex-wife Theresa Collins of Rayville, MO. Brothers William (Cheryl) Collins of KCMO and Jeff (Denise) Collins of KCMO. Sisters Jean Ann (Chris) Mendez of Parkville, MO and Emily (Keenan) Riggs of Jefferson City, MO. Stepmother Dawn Collins of Jefferson City, MO along with many nieces and nephews.
To honor Steve, we will be having a Celebration of Life reception. So, join us for food and fellowship from 2pm-6pm on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Fun House Pizza (13002 US-40, Independence MO 64055).
Steve will be laid to rest in the Tranquility Mausoleum at Floral Hills Cemetery (7000 Blue Ridge Blvd KCMO 64133) on Monday, September 30, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Steve's name to "craighospital.org" or "christopherreeve.org" to help further spinal cord injury research.
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