STACEY JAMES COLLINS
Stacey James Collins, 46, of Batesville, passed away on September 29, 2021. He was born to Odyne (Sparkman) Huffman and Kenneth James Collins on April 15, 1975, in Batesville, Indiana.
Stacey was a proud graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis. Little did he know, he would do much more than earn his degree while away at college. It was at Butler University where he met the love of his life, Aimee (Bye) Collins. They were married on September 16, 2000, at Niagara Falls. They recently celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary together.
After earning his Master’s degree at Anderson University, Stacey worked with start-up companies and as an entrepreneur.
In recent years working as a business consultant, Stacey demonstrated his business savvy and intelligence. Outside of work, he was definitely a car guy. Stacey loved cars of all kinds, especially Jeeps and Cadillacs. If you needed advice or someone to be honest with you, Stacey was your man. He wanted to help others and to show them what being a loyal friend really meant. Through his kind heart and giving nature, Stacey always seemed to be able to accomplish this.
Stacey is survived by his wife, Aimee Collins; mother, Odyne Huffman (Matt); sister Dena Dye-Pellisson (Nicolas); grandparents, Earnest and Elizabeth Collins; brother-in-law, Andrew Pearson (Kim); sister-in-law Angela (Shannon) Schlosser; nieces: Sierra Neisius (Drew) and Ariel Schlosser; nephews: Dominique Barnett (Juliea), Keaton Roessner, and Jay Pearson; great-niece Olivia Barnett; close uncle, Kennie Sparkman; “Indy Mom” Judith Graham; best friend, Jim “Boy” Dwenger; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will also be missed by his dogs, Minnie and Mojo.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Collins, and grandparents, Elda and Otis Sparkman.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. An additional hour of visitation will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Meyers Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Little Memory Cemetery in Sunman, Indiana.
Stacey was an avid learner and had a passion for education throughout life. Therefore, the family welcomes donations to the Stacey J. Collins Scholarship Fund as an expression of sympathy instead of flowers. Donations may be brought to services or mailed to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.