Brandon J. Collins 1987-2021
YOUNGSTOWN — Brandon Jeremiah Collins, 34, departed this life at 3:49 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital following complications from an extended illness.
He was born Jan. 26, 1987, in Youngstown, the son of Edward Collins Jr. and Francine Joy Finney. He was a 2005 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.
Brandon was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church, enjoyed cooking, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
He leaves to mourn, his mother, Ms. Francine J. Finney of Youngstown; one sister, Ms. Melissa Haskins of Columbus; fiancee, Ms. Dorothy Belcourt of Youngstown; one uncle, Wayne Collins; two aunts, Ms. Tommeicko Griffith and Ms. Doris Collins Leonard; a special cousin, Ms. Vera Harris; and a host of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Frank and Clara Finney, and Edward and Bessie Collins Sr.; two aunts, Kim Finney and Dorothy Williams; and one brother, Aaron Hill.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021, with calling hours from 10 to 11 a.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church. Masks are required, and social distancing will be upheld.
The family would like to thank ARA of Boardman, Youngstown Warren Home Dialysis, Dr. Daniel Barton, Dr. Michael S. Cicchillo and Dr. Indra P. Limbu for their compassionate care of Brandon.
Arrangements of comfort were handled by the Sterling-McCullough Williams Youngstown Funeral Home.
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