Funeral Service: 10AM Monday, October 6th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
Visitation: 4 to 6PM Sunday, October 5th at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Robert L. “Bob” Collins, 93, of Lacy Lakeview, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 2nd at a local hospital.
Bob was born August 6, 1921 in Carbon, Texas to Henry and Velma (Wyatt) Collins. He married Margaret Messer on July 5, 1942 in Austin and shortly afterwards joined the military to proudly serve in WWII. He only recently started to share stories of his war days where he proudly worked on B25 Bombers. During their marriage and 23 years in the Air Force they lived in many places and experienced a remarkable life together with their three children. Bob also began another career at TSTI as an administrator from which he retired in 1981. He was a long time member and deacon at Lakeview Baptist Church. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #786 Carbon, TX for over 68 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, an infant sister and a beloved granddaughter, Stacy Work.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 72 years, Margaret Collins of Lacy Lakeview; sons, Bob Collins, Jr. and wife, Beth of Haughton, LA, and Ken Collins and wife, Patty of Arlington; daughter, Brenda Martin of Robinson; two brothers, Pat Collins and Mike Collins and wife, Janet; sister, Betty Wilson; grandchildren, Richard Collins, Diana Burks, Michael Collins and wife, Amy, Chris Martin and wife, Natalie, Andrea Rains and husband, Justin, Matthew Collins and friend, Christina; great-grandchildren, Wesley Burks, Jennifer Defriese, Jason Defriese, Anna Adams, Ashley Collins, Hunter Work, Haidyn Work, Halle Work, Luke Martin, Layla Martin, Melissa Goad, Jonathan Collins and Harper Rains; numerous great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ralph Croll, J.R. Phelps, William Means, Leonard DeShazo, Tommy Lanier, and Will Midgett.
The family would like to acknowledge a special thank you to Sheri Phelps, friend and caregiver.
Memorials may be made to Lakeview Baptist Church.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Mrs. Collins,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. collins. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Your neighbors and friends,
Bobby & Brenda
prayers to his family, he was a great person to work with
So sorry to hear the news of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are your Margaret.
We were neighbors of the Collins family many years ago on Rita Street. Mr. Collins, Margaret, and Ken were always friendly and kind neighbors whom we enjoyed sharing conversations “over the fence” and as we worked in our yards. Our condolences go to the family during your hour of loss. May God shower you with His blessings.
BOB IS RESTING IN PEACE AND LOVE. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY. ENJOY WHAT A GREAT MAN THAT BOB WAS IN HIS LFE TO EACH OF YOU.
Mr. Collins was a great neighbor, role model and most of all a friend to our family. He will be certainly missed. I send prayers to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Our neighborhood will not be same without Mr. Collins waving and smiling to us. Our children and our grandchildren always enjoyed visiting with him. We all have wonderful memories of Mr. Collins, may your memories and God’s love bring comfort to you.
I met Bob 29 years ago when our sweet Albert Chrisman asked him to come help us out at Connally ISD Tax Office. Bob Collins was the perfect person for this. He was always the sweetest person in the best mood no matter what might be going on. He was always there to help us out whenever we needed him. Thank you Mrs. Collins for sharing Bob with us. He was the most pleasant man I have ever known. My God bless you and your family.