Derrick Thomas Collins

Derrick Thomas Collins, age 30, of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at U of L Hospital.  He was a native of Louisville and loved his family.  He attended Fern Creek High School and was a proud father of Isabella.  He was a gifted writer, poet and had a passion for music.  He was a kind soul and had a huge heart.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edna Hodges, and Larry & Jeanne Collins; one aunt, Patricia Hodges; one uncle, Al Hodges, Jr.; one cousin, Leslie Wilson, and a great -uncle, Jess Goodhue.

He was survived by his daughter, Isabella Collins; his parents, Lisa & Neal Collins; one brother, Dustin Collins (Stephanie); one sister, Megan Collins; Linnette Hodges (Steve); his girlfriend, Stephanie Satterly; a brother-in-life, Justin Gritton; three aunts, Kay Collins, Marianne Reinhart (Paul), and Jennifer Maghinay (David); three uncles, Mark Collins (Jill), Paul Collins, Kent Collins (Susan); cousins, Taylor Scroggin (Stacey), Skylar Wilson, Jason Snider (Greg), Farrah Chadwell, Mark Hodges (Maria), along with numerous other cousins and second cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Winn Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Horse Cave Municipal Cemetery.  Visitation at Winn Funeral Home on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. (EST) until time of service.

Condolences may be expressed on line at www.winnfuneralhome.com