On September 11, 2022 James passed away at Bronson Hospital. James was born in Battle Creek, MI. on January 23, 1945 the son of Joseph and Virginia (Eberhard) Collins. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, flea marketing and yard sales. He was passionate about his family, cats and his trophies. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Gene and his wife sue and sisters: Marie and Betty Lou. brother Jerry & his wife Rose Collins of Comstock. James is survived by wife Jenny, to whom he's been married for 53 years, 2 children: Kenneth and his wife Cari Siebel of Kalamazoo and Jamie Moore of Battle Creek, grandkids Tony Siebel and Kenny Siebel and Jenna, Larry, and Kyle moore, several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place, There will not be any services