Augustus Collingwood a.k.a. “King Fish”, “Sonny”, “Colly”, “Black Knight” and “Mr. Wood” of Estate Strawberry transitioned into eternal life on Jan. 24. He was 93 years old.
He was preceded in death by his Mother, Violet Hector, Father, John Collingwood, Sister Elieen Thomas, Brother, Irvin Hector-Collingwood, Niece, Wendy Collingwood, Nephew, Winston Patterson, 2nd Wife Rose Shalto, Son-In-Law Kelvin Woodson, and good friend, Wallace Morgan “Reds”.
He is survived by his ex-wife Mrs. Ena Berry, mother of his six children; children, Shirley Robinson (New Jersey), Charles Collingwood (Arizona), Thomas Collingwood (Pennsylvania), Anita Thurston (Virginia), Theresa Collingwood (St. Croix) and Diana Collingwood (St. Croix); Grandchildren (13): Rasheed, Hakim, Akeelah, Shayla, Jendayi, Keetwanah, Hashim, Jomo, Nejma, Temaka, Ras-Len, Chinya, and Nyala; Great Grandchildren (19): Elijah, Zion, Nouvelle, Lennox-Monroe, Zion, Amara, Kaleyah, Nekai, Khyan, Temaya, Teyana, Lilo, Olana, Jason, Jordan, Jira, Jahnie, Ahkein, and Nyeem; Sisters (4): Amelia Smith, Bernadine Stewart, Claudia Robinson, and Jenny Farrel-Williams; Brothers (3): Carlton Mc Pherson, Orlines ‘Bearz’ Richards, and Ramsey Richards; Brothers-In-Law: Len Smith and Glenroy Williams; Nieces: Victoria, Patricia, Marcia, Asher, Anne Marie Joseph and other cherished ones; Nephews: Curtis, Russel, Lennox, Oran, Tony, Gregory, Sherwin, Andre, Ojay, Bertie, Desmond, Christopher, Alexander, Carlton, Darrel, Ojay, Terrance, Trevor and other cherished ones; Daughter-In-Law: Lateefah Collingwood; Sons-In-Law: Percy Robinson, Lenn Bully, and Eric Thurston; Goddaughter: Kishamaria Byron.
He is also survived by close friends and family too numerous to mention including Wayne & Jannette Branker, The Bynoe Family, The Lane Family, Helen Shirley & Family, Patricia Cottle-Matthew & Family, Curleen Rogers & Family, the Bully Family, the Granger Family, Lystra Roberts & Family, St. Clair Berry, Julie Berberman, Cheva Richardson, “Rastaman Wayne”, Mr. Petersen, Franz Pristner, and cherished lifelong friend – Lenny Rogers.
The family expresses sincere thanks and appreciation to Colly’s neighbors and friends for their kind love and support. We also thank the Juan Luis Hospital ER & ICU Staff, Dr. Lake, and Dr. Griffith for their kind, compassionate, and professional assistance.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, Jan. 31 at Central Church of the Nazarene 289 Mary’s Fancy Christiansted, 00850. Viewing & Tributes 9:00 am, Service 10 a.m. followed by a repass.
Professional services entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
