Robert 'Bobby' Collins
Robert "Bobby" Collins, left this earth surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, April 10, 2022. He was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Collins.
Bobby was raised in Harrington, Del., and attended Harrington High School. He worked for Taylor and Messick for 39 years before retirement. After retirement, Bobby enjoyed watching softball, horseracing and spending time with family and friends. He created many memories during his memberships in the fire department, Ruritan Club, Lions Club and Moose Lodge.
In addition to his parents; Bobby was preceded in death by his son, Doug Collins; daughter, Becky Brittingham; and brother, Frankie Collins.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Dorothy Collins; brother, Kenneth "Snookie" and Delores Collins; sister, Thelma "Sugar Pie" and Paul Gustafson; brother, George and Brenda Collins; brother, Dickie and Ellen Collins; his brother, Bruce and Barbra Collins; granddaughter, Erika and Zach Murphy; and his great-granddaughter, Ava Murphy.
Bobby was a beloved brother-in-law to Maryann and Bobby Wilson, Rhonda and John Schatzschneider and Jimmy and Linda Messick. Bobby is also survived by many friends, cousins, nieces and nephews that will miss him greatly.
A viewing for Bobby will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 S. DuPont Hwy. Harrington, DE 19952. A Celebration of Life will be held for friends and family on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 1 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow the service at Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington, Del.
If anyone wishes to make donations in his honor, he requested they be made to the Burrsville Ruritan Club, Inc., 10913 Knife Box Rd., Denton, MD, 21629
Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, Inc., Harrington, Del. Visit us at www.melvinfuneralhome.com to send flowers or sign the online condolence book.