Collins Eli, born in Cincinnati in 1950 to Caleb and Malvie Collins, brother of Nevada, Caleb, Jr., Phyllis and Danny, father of Carla, Eli and Nick, husband of Shelia Whittle, step-father of Jamie Holcomb, grandfather of 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Thursday, January 1, 2009, age 58. Visitation Sunday 4-7 PM at the Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home 4619 Delhi Rd. Funeral service Monday 10 AM at the funeral home.