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Official Obituary of

Marcus Antawon Collins

February 5, 1979 ~ November 28, 2025 (age 46) 46 Years Old

Marcus Collins Obituary

Marcus Collins, 46, was a resident of Hillard, Ohio. Went home to be with the Lord on November 28th, 2025. Marcus was born in Columbus, Ohio at St Ann’s Hospital on February 5,1979. He attended East High School. He worked for Core Molding Technologies as a forklift driver for 3 1⁄2 years.  Marcus, better known as “E” to his family and friends lived his life to the fullest, He loved to dance, play basketball, and bowl with family and friends. He loves spending time with his family at his Collins family reunion where he dances until he gets tired. He always kept a smile and was very giving to others. He was friendly to all and never met a stranger. Marcus was Baptized at Great Faith Temple and attended Living Water Ministry in Williams Port Ohio where he rededicated his life to God. Marcus from a little boy loved God. Marcus Leave a legacy of love. He would go to bat for anyone, His big heart opened doors. He cherished his relationship with his companion Dawonieel Ardis. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Football fan! GO Bucks.

Preceded in death by: Father Marcus Hughes, Grandfather Surrie Collins Jr., Grandfather John Magwood, Grandmother Joshine Hughes.

Leave to cherish his memories: Son Marcellus D Collins, Mother Gloria Collins, Brother Kevin D Collins, Marcus Hughes Jr, Earl Hughes. Nieces Kayonna Y. Collins, Gloria J Collins. Nephew’s Kiez D Collins, Isaiah Gripper. Ke’Romelio Collins. A host of Uncles, Aunties, cousins and friends. A special cousin Michael Collins.

“E” would always end his call with his mother “love you mommy” and he truly loved her and all of you.

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Services

Visitation
Friday
December 12, 2025

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mt. Nebo Baptist Church
2100 Aberdeen Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211

Celebration of Life
Friday
December 12, 2025

12:00 PM
Mt. Nebo Baptist Church
2100 Aberdeen Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
 

Video is available for this event



Interment following funeral service
Friday
December 12, 2025

Evergreen Cemetery
1401 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43219

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