Collin Walls

Collin W. Walls passed away on March 20, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diana (Covert); son, Norris (Stacey) Walls; daughter, Heather Walls; grandchildren, Alyssa (Terry) Stein, Colin Walls, Mitchell Walls, and Casandra Pelkey; great-grandson, Beau Stein; sisters, Cheryl Swift and Cathy (Jim) Disbrow; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norris and Pauline Walls, and sister, Caroline. Collin’s family history traces back to Scotland, with the Walls family eventually settling in Springfield Township around 1837. They purchased over 200 acres from the founding Davis family. This land included what is now the area of the civic center, part of the Shiawassee Basin, and Davis Lake, extending down Ormond Road and over to Andersonville Road. The Walls family were farmers who raised cattle and sheep, and maintained pear and apple orchards. One of the original farmhouses where Collin grew up with his parents and grandparents still stands, as does one of the barns on Broadway near the school. A historic water trough can still be seen at the corner of Broadway and Marquoit. Growing up on the farm, Collin was active in 4-H and Scouts. During his school years, he participated in choir, church, and band, and also played football. He graduated in the top ten of his class and went on to attend Western Michigan University, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. While at Western, he was a member of a singing group called The Octette, which performed annually at Show Boat in Chelsea. After college, Collin worked for several years in Chicago with Mobil Corporation but soon realized that corporate life was not for him. He returned home and married Diana in August of 1966. They started their family in late 1967 and made their home in Davisburg. Together, they served as youth group leaders at the Methodist Church. Collin was deeply committed to his community. Alongside his family, he helped establish Neighbor for Neighbor and became actively involved in Rotary. In 1976, he was elected Township Supervisor, beginning a remarkable 42-year tenure dedicated to serving and improving his community. He played a key role in transforming the old county garage into the Hart Community Center, with the support of Rotary plus construction of the Fire Stations and equipment. Over the years, he contributed to countless community initiatives, including Balloonfest, parades, the Weenie Wagon, food basket programs, and the flag program. Collin worked tirelessly to ensure his community remained a place families could enjoy and take pride in. His legacy of service, leadership, and community spirit will be remembered by all who knew him. Family will greet visitors on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Dryer Funeral Home, 101 First St., Holly, Michigan 48442. Visitation will resume on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Christ Church (formerly Holly Calvary of Davisburg), 803 Broadway, Davisburg, MI 48350, from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Collin’s name to Neighbor for Neighbor, 495 Broadway, Springfield Township, MI 48350, or to the National Kidney Foundation, 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.

Collin Walls

December 6, 1942 - March 22, 2026