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George B. Collins Jr.

Posted 10/14/11

GREENWOOD - George B. Collins, Jr., formerly of Milford, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at Milford Center. He was 89. George was born on January 6, 1922 in Dover, son of the late George B., Sr. …

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George B. Collins Jr.

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GREENWOOD - George B. Collins, Jr., formerly of Milford, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at Milford Center. He was 89. George was born on January 6, 1922 in Dover, son of the late George B., Sr. and Mary Reed Collins. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving his country during World War II. Mr. Collins was employed for over 20 years as a clerk with Wright's Auto Parts in Milford, retiring in 1995. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his wife, Janice S. Collins in 2007; three brothers and four sisters. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Donald Huey of Greenwood; two granddaughters, Dawn Ohlsson and her husband Shannon Burgess and Jennifer Huey and her husband Ray Pena; and two great-grandchildren, Christian Ohlsson and Amelie Ohlsson. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, at the Milford Community Cemetery on North Walnut Street. Burial with military honors will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to your favorite charity. Condolences may be emailed at www.delmarvaobits.com/rogers Arrangements handled by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford.

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