William “Leon” Collins-age 49 of Blaine went to be with his Heavenly Father Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.

Survivors: Mother of his daughter, Kelli; daughter, Leah Collins; Leon was her number one fan in softball and she was the love of his life. Parents, Lonnie and Shirley Collins, brother, Wayne (Loretta) Williams, niece, Brianna (Michael) Hickman; great-niece, McKinley Hickman.

Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Greg Hurst, Rev. Danny Collins officiating with music by Sandy White. Interment will follow at Freewill Cemetery, Washburn. Pallbearers: His Softball Family. Due to Covid-19, mask will be required.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2021 at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.