Fayetteville Police Captain Shawn Michel Collins, 49, of Fayetteville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Shawn was born December 23, 1974, in Fayetteville, to Michel Frank Collins and Cynthia Ross Collins.  He graduated from Westover High School.

Shawn was a career police officer with the Fayetteville Police Department for over 27 years and was devoted to his work and his fellow officers.

Shawn was an avid outdoorsman and had a green thumb.  He loved working in his yard, watching UFC Martial Arts, taking his son, Noah on trips around the yard on the riding lawn mower, and fishing with him in the pond across from his house.

He is predeceased by his mother, Cynthia Ross Collins.

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Elizabeth Collins; children, Carley Collins, Noah Collins, Julian Wilson and Olivia Wilson; father, Michel Frank Collins; sister, Kristy Collins; niece, Jaime Stone and a host of cousins, family and friends whom he loved dearly.  He was especially close to all his brothers and sisters of the Fayetteville Police Department and especially his ERT brothers who he considered his family.

The family will receive friends Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11am at Manna Church. Burial will follow at Fayetteville Memorial Cemetery.

Many have asked how they could support Shawn's family during their time of grief; The Fayetteville Police Foundation will be accepting donations in the name of Captain Shawn Collins. All donations received will go to support his surviving children and their future educational needs.

Make a Donation: Contributions of any amount will make a meaningful difference in supporting the family of Captain Shawn Collins. No donation is too small, and every bit of support counts.

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