Laquantis (Bud) Collins

LaQuantis (Bud) Lamarr Collins, 81, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Horizon Senior Living VI in Gladwin. He was born on October 2, 1937, in Manilla, Arkansas.

Bud is preceded in death by his parents: Euell Commodore Collins & Laura Glenora (Vasbinder) Collins. Bud's parents, Euell & Laura migrated their family from Arkansas after the Great Depression and in 1947 settled in Madison heights/ Hazel Park, Michigan.

He is survived by his son: Dr. Michael Collins and granddaughters: Katie & Brenna Collins. Michael is a professor at the Guilford Technical Community College in North Carolina. He is also survived by his sister: Vivian O'Bryne of Beaverton; 2 nieces: Lee Spriggs-Morrow or Gladwin & Jovta Olsen of Beaverton; 1 great niece: Sebrina Pauls; 3 great nephews: Ronald Morrow, Kristofer Morrow & Larry Robinette; 2 great great neices: Tyler & Emily Morrow; 2 great great nephews: Stephen & Nathan Pauls all from Michigan.

At the age of 35, Bud moved to Las Vegas Nevada, where he began a career as a Blackjack dealer and worked his way through the casino's until he landed a position at the MGM Grand Casino until it burned down in 1980. Bud retired in 1999 from Bally's Las Vegas Casino (which was the former site of the MGM Grand.) He had become a Floor Boss for all gaming tables at the Bally's Las Vegas Casino's.

Bud was an avid billiards player, bowler, golfer, water and snow skier., as well as hiking in higher elevations of Nevada. He enjoyed the indoors as much as the outdoors, and relished life in general. Bud lived a very colorful and prosperous life.

Per Bud's wishes, no memorial services will be held, and condolences can be sent to PO Box 509, Beaverton, Michigan, 48612.