Wayne Robert Collins

Wayne Robert Collins, 73, of Garland, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on July 4, 2026. He was born July 20, 1952, in Syracuse, New York to Lorraine (Fortin) Collins and the late Robert J. Collins. He graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone, New York in 1970 and received an Associates Degree in Broadcast Engineering from SUNY Morrisville (now Morrisville State College) in 1972.

Wayne worked in the telecommunication field, primarily at General Electric in New York before moving to Texas to find work. He eventually shifted to Intecomm before opening his own business, CSP Communications, which specialized in Christian radio broadcasting and audio/visual programming. Throughout his life he spent his time volunteering at his home churches, Richland Bible Fellowship, Trinity Fellowship, and Woodcreek Church. Over the past few years, Wayne found joy in a new hobby, HAM radio, and was a proud member of the Garland Amateur Radio Club.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jo Marie (Morris) Collins; daughter Shelley (Collins) Ussery and husband Chad, their children Ian and Emma; daughter Caren Collins-Mazzeo and wife D, and their son Finnegan. He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick Collins.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Woodcreek Church, 3400 East Renner Road, Richardson, TX 75082. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Garland Amateur Radio Club.