Kendall B Collins Jr

Kendall Blair Collins Jr, affectionately known as Ken to friends and family, was born on August 3, 1932, in New York, NY, USA. He passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026 at the age of 93.

Kendall lived a life defined by resilience, dedication and a quiet spirit of adventure. Over the years, he built a remarkable path marked by several successful careers, each pursued with determination and unwavering commitment.

A lifelong resident of Jamesburg, NJ, he had a respected career as a Real Estate Agent with Kerwin Real Estate. He later owned an operated Collins Car Service, proudly serving the community for many years. Kendall faithfully served as a Deacon of the Presbyterian Church.

He was a proud Marine veteran of the Korean War, attaining the rank of Private First Class. His service was recognized with the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Honors that reflected his integrity and devotion to duty.

Kendall was preceded in death by his parents, Kendall and Helen Collins; his sister, Muriel Dawson; his brother Edward Collins; and his daughter, Penny O’Reilly.

Kendall is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Collins, and his four daughters, Dawn Collins, Diane Collins Sharon Collins & Kim McTamney who will forever cherish his memory. He leaves behind five beloved grandchildren, Jaxon, Robyn, Teresa, Dylan and Shane.

The viewing will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Lester Memorial Home, 16 West Church Street, Jamesburg, New Jersey, 08831, beginning at 12:00 pm EST. The military honors ceremony will commence at the same location at 2:45 pm EST.

We want to encourage all who knew Kendall to share their memories of him and upload photos to his memorial page. His family is grateful for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.