Capt. John C. Collison, 82

LINCOLN - Capt. John C. Collison, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, at his home. He was 82. Mr. Collison was born on March 16, 1927, in Staytonville, son of the late Elijah and Theresa (Krauss) Collison. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Collison was a truck driver for 50 years; working for Reed Trucking, Joe Connelly and several years before retiring in 1988 owned and operated his own trucking business. He also captained his own Charter Fishing boat, Three Sisters, for many years out of Slaughter Beach. Besides his love of fishing, he also enjoyed hunting. Mr. Collison was a life member of the Blue Hen VFW Post #6483 in Milford and the American Legion Post #3 in Milford, a member of the Harrington Moose Lodge #534 and a member of the Delaware Antique Car Club. In addition to his parents, Mr. Collison was preceded in death by his first wife, Annabell Mae Collison; a daughter, Shirley Ann Collison and four brothers, Elijah Collison, James Collison, Michael Collison and Daniel Collison. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Jeannette R. Collison; two sons and daughters-in-law; John H. and Debbie Collison of Felton; and Harvey W. and Lisa Collison of Milford; a step-son, John K. Elliott, Sr. of Milford; a daughter, Geraldine Messick of Lewes; two step-daughters, Lorraine G. Elliott of Milford and Julie Ann Harrington of Wilmington; two brothers, Joseph Wayne Collison of Harrington and Gilbert Collison of Frederica; a sister, Margaret Collison Yates of Clewiston, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a close friend, Michael. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, where friends may call two hours prior. Burial with military honors will be held in the Milford Community Cemetery on North Walnut Street. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to Compassionate Care Hospice, 31038 Country Garden Blvd, Suite D2, Dagsboro, DE 19939. Letters of condolence may be emailed at www.delmarvaobits.com/rogers.