James T. Collins Jr.

James T. Collins Jr., 53, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the James Collins Sr. and the late Carolyn (Keyes) Collins.  James was a New Britain resident since 2015 and was a pastor with the James Collins Ministries.  He was also active with the Greater Faith Church Ministries and the Right Now Ministries.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Jacqueline (Simmons) Collins; five children, Monique Collins, Jessica Simmons, Justina Collins, Moenisha Collins and James E. Collins III; his father and stepmother, James Collins Sr. and Beverly Collins; his siblings, Barbara Peeples, Antonia Alexander, Pamela Collins, Omar Collins, Shyla Lavan, Ishmel Collins, and Yael Collins; his step-brothers, Tivon Rice and Tarik Rice; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services and calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 10, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Right Now Ministries Church, 147 West Main St., New Britain.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.  Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.