Lonnie Jerry

Collins, Jr.

Lonnie Jerry Collins, Jr., entered this life on May 29, 1979, to Lonnie Collins, Sr., and Deborah Collins in San Pablo, California. Lonnie's father relocated from California to Memphis, TN, in 1984, along with his mother and two sisters.

Lonnie attended Oak Haven High School, where he graduated in 1998. Lonnie was a comedian at heart as he loved to joke and play with family and friends. Lonnie also had a passion for playing all sorts of video games. Lonnie departed this life on June 3, 2021, of natural causes.

He was preceded in death by: his mother, Deborah Collins; Derrick Bowen; Thomas L. King; Sally King; and Doretha Collins. Lonnie is survived by: his loving father, Lonnie Collins, Sr.; sisters, Dierdre (Eric) Bowen and Dewanna (Michael) Turley; daughter, Deborah Byers; son, Lonnie Collins III;
two nephews, Eric Jr., and Michael Jr.; four nieces, Deanna, Salina, Porcha, and Promise; a host of aunts, uncles, great nieces, and great-nephews; and friends who loved and will miss him very dearly.