Josh Collins

Mr. Josh Collins, 47, of Clayton, IL, died Monday, May 25, 2026, in Clayton.

Born May 7, 1979, in Springfield, IL, Josh was the son of Edward Collins and Judith Griffith.

Josh was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, four-wheeling, and side-by-siding. He loved the Green Bay Packers and was quite the "jokemaker". Above all, he was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Survivors include his children, Kali Collins (Zach), Aubree Collins, Josh Collins, and Axel Cunningham (Cassie); his mother, Judy Howell Farmer (Glenn); his significant other, April Maulding, and her sons, Richard, Brody, and Sawyer; his siblings, Brian Collins (Melina), Joe Burton (Sarah), and Amanda Burton; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Serena, and his father.

Josh was cremated. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.hamiltonfuneralhomes.net.

The Hamilton Funeral Home in Clayton is handling the cremation arrangements.