Greg was a charter member of the Sciclone/Fliers softball team when we joined the teams.  He, along with Tom Hathaway, is the player I have played with the longest.  He was an intense competitor and a great team mate.  No matter what happened on the field, he was always there to have a cold one with the team in the parking lot after.  He loved to play, always upbeat and happy after.  It will not seem like summer without Greg (and the Mustang) there.  We will all miss him, and I especially.  

So sorry to hear of Greg's passing. I attended Ferris State, with Greg, and remember him as a good man that liked to serve. He taught me how to serve, while in Theta Alpha Sigma, and how to have a great time doing so. Rest in peace brother.

I played with Greg on the Sciclone Fliers team over the last ten plus years or so.  Greg was a fiery competitor, that always gave it his all on the diamond.  He will be missed.

My prayers to the family, may the good memories and love he leaves behind fill the void in your hearts. I attended Ferris State during Greg's 2nd time there. I am also a Fraternity Brother of his with Theta Alpha Sigma. Greg often attended our Winter Rabbit hunts, and our Summer canoe trips down the Pine. He always helped kept things lively and added some humor often. He will be missed at our canoe trip, but we know he will be there with us in spirit. We will keep him in our memories.

So very shocked and saddened to hear of Greg's passing.  I first met Greg in 1995 when he joined my Ford League Softball team, at that time known as the Fliers.  In 2000 the Fliers merged with another Ford League team, a team originally made up of people from the Sci-Lab, and became the Sciclone Fliers, .  Although the Ford League has been disbanded due to the sale of Rotunda Fields, the team still continues to play in the Dearborn Recreation League.

No matter how bad the weather was in April when we held "spring training" practices, we knew we could always count on Greg to be there and for just about every game.

He was a great team mate, with a great sense of humor and well liked by everyone on the team.

He will be sorely missed.

Being in the Ford league for 2 yrs. It seemed Greg and I golfed golfed together a lot. Be a 10 or 9 draw. LOL. Helped me a lot learning the course and his helpful suggestions. We were able to laugh at some of our terrible shots. I will miss golfing with him. Hit um where they lie and hit um straight. Might not be any, water, woods or sand traps, where you are playing. RI P 

Knowing Greg for 50 years plus, we have a ton of memories from friendship and fraternity brothers.  Going to miss you. RIP my brother.

Good bye dear friend.  Greg was such a wonderful friend all throughout these many years. I enjoyed all of those wonderful golfing/canoeing trips. We had a blast. Many wonderful memories!  Always enjoyed when Greg could join me golfing. Greg was always there to offer a helping hand. We are blessed in life when we have good friends. You will be dearly missed!  Thoughts and prayers are with the Collins Family.    Love, Jeff and Theresa Flynn

Greg & I are Fraternity Brothers of Theta Alpha Sigma at Ferris State University.    I will always remember his great smile, especially during our annual Canoe trip on the Pine River.  He also regularly attended our winter gathering at Ma Deeters in Luzurne.  We will miss you, Greg, R.I.P.

Sincere condolences to Greg Collins family, as everyone says, he was the most smiling guy I knew.  I knew Greg from Ferris - actually I was 5 years ahead of Greg, but we both grew into more than "just" college kids by association with the Theta Alpha Sigma fraternity that was started when I was  a student there. The focus of the frat was "Service To All" - at Ferris, service to other students, the teaching staff, our Deans, the  college at large, and Big Rapids seniors that needed help with chores. 
Greg was well known for attending our yearly canoe trip down the Pine River (57 consecutive years) - 30 miles North of Big Rapids. Greg would zoom up with his friend Jeff, set up his tent, socialize into the night, jump up in the morning to go golfing with our members that liked golfing best, then join in the canoeing Saturday and Sunday. Such good times, Rain or Shine - Greg will always be remembered as the most fashionable canoe, flying a large Pirate flag on the rear, laughing through the whole day. 
Wonderful memories, we will all be telling fun stories around the campfire of Greg, and our great times together, again this June. 

Our little street of Inbrook has lost a wonderful person. Greg had such a kind soul with a sweet and optimistic smile, and he will surely be missed.  Every time I saw a new or different car at the house I'd just assume it's another project he took on to help people out. Dan and I had a little joke about all of his cars- we knew he seemed to have a lot of vans and they were often green.  So any large green vehicle we knew was at the right place... he was our van man! Greg was great, I'm so sorry for your loss.
From your neighbor Peggy

Cheryl, Chris and Trevor
So deeply saddened to hear this. We will miss Greg and his infectious smile.  Many happy memories over the years, especially ski trips, dinners out that usually included music & dancing (Greg had the moves!) Halloween & New Years Eve parties.  Rest easy Greg - until we meet again.  Our prayers and love to you. 
- The Moncion Family

I am so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. I didn’t see him often, but he was always cheerful, smiling, and fun!  My heart goes out to Cheryl, Chris, and Trevor.  May your cherished memories fill your hearts! Love to you all! 

Greg will be dearly missed by all his golfing friends. He always had a smile on his face and he always had a fun time golfing with his golf league friends on the Ford Follies and Ford Old Timers leagues. On the Ford Follies league we  sometimes continued playing after the season was finished. We paid reduced rates and could golf as many holes as we wanted before dark. Several times we were the last ones off the course and they were waiting for us to return the cart so the staff could go home for the night. 
The attached photo is from the Ford Follies reunion golf outing in late summer 2019

Cheryl, Chris, Trevor, Kathy, & Tasha,

We loved Greg! We will certainly miss all our crazy card games and fires in the yard. Our hearts are deeply saddened at your loss. And know we are always here for you. We always knew who to call with questions or advice on our home car repairs, help in moving family, or where to get ( or not get) a good steak. We know you had a very difficult time this past couple months especially, so our joy comes in knowing your earthly body struggles no more, and you are with the Lord. We will really miss you Greg.  Rob & Laura Simpson.

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Gregory W. Collins

15 octubre, 1949 – 13 febrero, 2021

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