Richard Wade Collinson

Richard and I were close friends as teens (1964-1966.) As Mike McNew says Richard (who among his pals was also known as “Colly” ) was a natural athelete, untouchable in touch football. The “RCS” play worked so well, because Colly could avoid the rush and throw, while moving in miraculous ways. Richard’s finest qualities were his humility and gentleness. When you were with him, you felt he cared about you and listened to you. / T. Gordon Mays

Dear Sandy and family, Just learned about Richard’s passing. My sympathies to your family for your great loss. I worked with Richard at McCrone many, many years ago. He was a good person, nice to work with and quietly funny. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Dear Sandy and family, Pam and I are praying for you all. Richard , Joey, Ryan and I were so inseparable for many years of our pre-teens. So many memories of fun times. I know he was a great dad and granddad and , of course, husband. So much love. God bless and keep you.????????❤️

Richard was a great friend of mine throughout school. I have fond memories during our junior high years of playing football after school on the Germantown field. It was usually Richard and I against any other two players who would show up. He designed a special play called the RCS. He would call it out loud before I would hike him the ball and it usually resulted in a touchdown. Most of our opponents thought it stood for Run, Catch Score. But it stood for the Richard Collinson Special. And special he was. He will be missed.

Sandy – my condolences.

Mike McNew
Stuart, Florida

Dear Sandra and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Richard’s passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this darkest time and bring you a smile with every memory. God Bless you and your family. Deepest sympathy, Stacy & Devon Van Tassel

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We feel truly blessed to have met you and treasure the wonderful memories we shared camping with you and the CRABTOWNERS.

The Chesapeake Senior Softball is very sorry to lose one of it’s core players. He will surely be missed. As we play next weekend we are planing on honoring our lost teammate by wearing ribbons on our uniforms. Our deepest condolences go out to the family in this difficult time

A classmate since elementary school.
God bless, May his family find comfort in the Lord during this difficult time.

It was many years ago, but I remember sitting by him and his family during Lauren’s first baby shower. We laughed and talked about life as the activities were happening in the background like Cornhole competitions for example. He was very easy to talk to and had such a kind heart. I wish I was closer to him but the memories I have shared with him and his family will forever stay in my heart. My deepest condolences go out to him and his family during this very difficult time. He was a great man and I’m privileged to have known him. RIP sir

I knew Richard some time ago. He was not only my boss at McCrone’s, he was a friend. Even after McCrone’s, I kept in touch with him at COA. Such a good person. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I’m so sorry for your loss!