Larry Darnell Collins

Larry Darnell Collins (August 28, 1956 – September 5, 2024) was a longtime member of the Birmingham community whose presence was felt by neighbors and friends alike. Known to many as a steady companion and loyal friend, Larry lived much of his life in the heart of the city, where he formed deep bonds that endured for decades.

Born in 1956, Larry’s life centered on relationships built over time—friendships, fellow residents, and neighbors who knew him as a familiar, calm presence. Those who knew him remembered a man who valued companionship and routine, and who found comfort and meaning in the close connections of everyday life.

Larry spent his later years at Freedom Manor Apartments in downtown Birmingham, where he shared a long friendship with fellow resident Roosevelt Walker. The two were known to one another for more than thirty years and were often seen together in the neighborhood. The care and consideration he showed to those around him reflected the quiet, steady character for which he will be remembered.

Larry’s passing on September 5, 2024, was mourned by family, friends, and members of his community who cherish the memories of his kindness and companionship. While public records and notices confirm the circumstances of his death, those who knew Larry first recall the human ties that defined his days: the conversations across a hallway, the shared routines, and the simple, enduring presence of a friend.

He is remembered not only for the facts recorded at the end of his life but for the relationships and small acts of care that made him a part of many lives in Birmingham. May the memory of Larry’s steady friendship and the warmth he offered to those around him endure in the hearts of those who knew him.