Andre Lamont Collins, Sr., son of Constance Waters Collins and the late John Wesley Collins, Sr., was born on February 16, 1970, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland. He departed this life on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Andre, as he was lovingly called by his family and friends, was educated in the public schools of Somerset County. He graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1988 and continued his education at Essex Community College and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
In his early years, Andre attended St. Charles United Methodist Church in Chance, Maryland and was a faithful member of Light Place International Ministries in Beltsville, Maryland.
Andre was employed by M4Security, LLC, TCS Security, and Macy’s in Springfield, Virginia, where he served as an Asset Protection Detective. He was last employed by Target Corporation in Greenbelt, Maryland, where he worked as a Security Detective until his passing.
He loved sports, and if there was a game being played, Andre was sure to be there. He was well known throughout the community for his outstanding basketball career during his high school years. While many admired his accomplishments on the basketball court, those closest to him knew that his favorite sport was baseball.
Andre was kind in nature and devoted to his family and friends. His warm smile, generous spirit, and love for those around him will forever be treasured by all who knew him.
He leaves to cherish precious memories with his loving mother, Constance Waters Collins; one brother, John Collins, Jr.; one sister, Lisa Collins (Ronald); two daughters, Shayla Handy and Aubree Holbrook; three sons, Adrian Harmon, Delonte Bryant, and Andre Collins, Jr.; seven grandchildren, Dasia, Lilah, Ariya, Alai, Arion, Arnez, and Josiah; two uncles, George Collins (Mable) and Fulton Eugene Collins, Sr.; three aunts, Evangelist Alice White, Alona Collins and Angelia Collins-Blakey; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and devoted friends.
Andre was preceded in death by his father, John Wesley Collins, Sr.; his maternal grandmother, Geraldine Hitch; his paternal grandmother, Marie Collins; his maternal grandfather, John Franklin Waters; his paternal grandfather, Walter Collins; uncles, Walter Collins, Jr., Robert Collins, Charles Collins, Elwood Collins and Weldon Collins; aunts, Bernice Ward and Beatrice Collins; and a special cousin who was like a brother, Mark Hanna Wright, Jr.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Saint James United Methodist Church, 8730 Crisfield Highway with a viewing one-hour prior. A public viewing will be held 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Friday, July 10, 2026, at Anthony E. Ward, Jr., Funeral Home, 30639 Hampden Avenue, Princess Anne.
Interment will follow at Saint Charles U.M.C. Cemetery in Chance, Maryland.
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Andre’ l Love You So Much! My heart is shattered into pieces, and I don’t know what to do. Never would I have thought hours after I gave you your medication and tried to comfort you through small talk did I think that would be our last conversation or last time I saw your eyes open. You were my protector and I was yours. I’m thinking about the memories, the things we did growing up, things since we’ve been grown, our family times and all the laughs. Mom is completely heart broken, and John is devastated! You’re our baby!!! I’m so sorry this happened to you, to us. I feel better knowing , not only are you with God, but with dad.
Get Your Rest, We Love and Will Miss You Forever! Connie, John-John and Lisa
Lisa and family..I totally feel your heart’s brokenness and the devastation of loosing Andre’..YES the BABY…the one who would put a smile on your face even in the toughest storm.. You guys surrounded him with love, and peace as he gained his wings..Well Done!! “Earth truly has no sorrow that heaven can not heal” God will continue to comfort you and hold you guys up❤️🙏🏽 Love & Prayers, Loisey
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My deepest condolences 🙏🙏🙏
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I love you Andre ! im shattered… im going to miss our convos , laughs and your jokes we had at Momoms! this really hit hard for all of your family … we going to miss your down here. You will always be my big cousin !
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My deepest and most sincere heartfelt condolences to the entire Collins family, friends and all those who mourns his early departure. A true warrior, competitor, protector and humble man; you are and will be missed, but never forgotten… Rest easy my brother
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My Condolences and Prayers to the family.
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Andre i remember a little child about 6 years old very talented boy about 5 or 6 years of training his mindset of focusing on sports and hard work 9am in the hot sun and winter cold and snow rain by 16 he was my son in the early years of my life the bonding we had even lately we met and chatted your cousin/uncle cake miss the things we shared .
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May God strengthen you all during this difficult time.🙏🏾
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Dre gone too soon but never forgotten, I’ll miss all the times we had growing up on that dirt court we built. I just left you at cousin Romaine’s house not long ago. Cuz love you always and the family my heart ❤️ goes out to you’ll love you and hope to see you soon.
My deepest condolences to the family. May God strengthen you all during this time. Andre you got me with this one💔🕊️🙏🏾
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My heart, thoughts and prayers for the Family! Miss Connie, Lisa and John John and his kids. I pray that GOD gives each of you strength and comfort during this difficult time!
Andre will sorely and truly be missed!
Shayla I love you and I’m here for you!!
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Lisa and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your loved one. Keep alive the many fond memories and traditions while going through this very sad period.
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My condolences to the family ❤️🙏
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Andre u are gone but not forgotten. Im gonna miss seeing u in town when I would see u we would chat me u and my hubby. This hurts that my friend is no longer here but spiritually u are and lord please be with his family and friends. The good memories that we have we love u and miss u BIG DRE🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
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Lisa, Mom and family I wish I was there with you right now I’m heart broken with you but God knows best I’m 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I love y’all can’t wait to see you all again !
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My deepest condolences to you and everyone who loved him. I’m praying for strength, peace, and comfort during this difficult time. May the memories we shared with him, the laughter, the love, and the moments we’ll never forget bring us comfort in the days ahead. He will always hold a special place in our hearts and will be deeply missed. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. 🖤🕊️
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To the entire family of Andre Collins I’m sorry for your loss of Andre and I’m sending my prayers and condolences to you and the entire family. To auntie Lisa and mom Connie and John John I’m praying for you during this difficult time and tragic loss of Andre. I’m always here for you. I’m praying for strength and healing and encouragement during this time. God has you and your entire family forever and he is protecting you and watching you and guiding you all through it all. Rest in paradise Andre love you
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Prayers to my Sis in love and family .Condolences to all on the days to come
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Prayers for you and the family you have my deepest condolences
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Lisa loosing a brother is a pain that is felt throughout your soul. To all of the Collins family and to those who’s lives were changed because of him, my deepest condolences. From the first moments we met at Greenwood Middle on the playground to us graduation together with the class of 88 . Andre and I where like brothers. Basketball, baseball, football, band, UMES campus and so much much more, we shared some amazing times. I will cherish those memories and moments. He my be gone but he will forever be remembered!
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So sorry to hear about the passing of your brother my condolences to you,your mom and the rest of your family will keep you in my prayers 🙏
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My condolences to the family at this time.
I can’t even imagine how it is going to be without having Dre around anymore. But I can remember the good times and all the laughter that we had together. Sleep on cuz take your rest.God only takes the best .
My deepest condolences to the entire family. I was blessed to witness his family love and bond as well as the love and bond returned to him. He let me know when he first met me he was the baby of the family but the protector and he carried that role toward me and my daughter..we will cherish that memory forever. Too know me and Monyae will never get another call from you ending with Just want to make sure ya’ ll good and Aubree asked about you its not easy for neither one of us to process. 😢 Take your rest my gentle giant, friend, confidant, and supporter! Never will be forgotten and memories of you will live in our hearts forever!
Lisa and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’ve known Andre (Dre) since our little league days. Devastating to hear the passing of my friend. My sincere condolences to the entire family. May you RIP my manz. Till we meet again 🕊🫂🕊
Some losses hit differently, and this is one of them. Rest in peace, my cousin Andre Collins. We grew up together, played high school basketball and baseball together, and shared a brotherhood that time could never erase. You weren’t just my cousin, you were like a brother to me.
A couple of years ago, you reached out just to check on me and reconnect. I’m grateful we had that moment, and I only wish we had more time. Your passing has truly hit my heart.
Though we grieve, we do not grieve without hope. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
And I hold on to the promise of 2 Corinthians 5:8: “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”
I’m going to miss you dearly, brother. Thank you for the memories, the laughter, the competition, and the love we shared growing up. Until we meet again, rest well in the presence of our Lord.
My deepest prayers and heartfelt condolences to the entire Collins family. May God’s peace and comfort surround each of you during this difficult time.
May the Lord give you and your family strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.
Gone but not forgotten, my condolences to the family.Tairen ,
the princess(Aubree) and Kilo will miss you but you forever in out 💜.
Cousin this has my heart crying I had reach out to you and we kept in touch with on another you kept me laughing always came Vist when I was in living uptown in princess Anne family my deepest heartfelt condolences to all Andes knew I love him we always end our conversation with I love you and you take care
Classmate of 1988: It took me a while, to gather the words to address this loss, but like anything, I had to deal with it. You were “the tallest in the hallways of Washington High School” in our class. We could see you all the way down the hall before we saw anything else. When you got on the court, we knew we would win, because we had you. Take your rest, May your family find peace in the days ahead.
God makes no mistakes. Many memories growing up together, that are unforgettable and will be cherished. May the comfort and peace of God rest upon you during this difficult time. God bless 🙏🏾