William Samuel Collins

He was born on August 1, 1974, in Richmond, Virginia, to Ann Patterson Collins and William Atkins Collins Jr.

He graduated from John Randolph Tucker High School in 1993 and worked for the Virginia State Police as an Equipment Repair Technician.

He will forever be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and love of adventure. If he wasn’t helping others, you could find him chasing the checkered flag and lifting the spirits of everyone around him. His passion for motorsports began at Southside Speedway in Chesterfield County, Virginia, and grew into a lifelong love, hobby, and career.

He is survived by his brother, Steven; his aunt, Sara Patterson; extended family from Blackstone and Chase City, including his aunt, Gloria Smith; and many close friends, especially Jacob, Joanne, and Makayla, who will miss him dearly.

An informal gathering will be held Sunday, October 11, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home, Huguenot Chapel, 1020

Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Virginia.

A graveside service will be held at a later date in Blackstone, Virginia.

Donations in Will’s memory may be made to the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center through cfboc.org or by calling 804-414-8885.