He was born and raised in Kingsley, Iowa and later farmed in the Marcus, Iowa area raising soybeans, corn, alfalfa, cattle and swine. Don served in the Navy during World War II aboard the USS North Carolina, and was a member of First United Methodist Meadow Star Church, Washta, IA, American Legion and a Mason for 50+ years in Kingsley, IA. He also attended First United Methodist Church in Monticello.
Survivors include four sons; Ric & Bonnie Collins of Marcus, Iowa, Rob & LeAnne Collins of Milford, Iowa, Dr. Ron & Carol Collins of New Orleans, Louisiana and Dr. Ryan & Allison Collins of Monticello; eight grandchildren, Stacey (Collins) & Steve Evans, Ben Collins and Chandell Hicks, Nate & Michelle Collins, Jon Collins, Dr. Asher & Katie Collins, Alicea (Collins) and Cody Parks, Tyler Collins and Logan Collins and seven great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Kelsey, Kaden, Kyan, Cambrie, Shelby and Carsyn.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. There will also be a second visitation and funeral service in Kingsley, IA at Rohde Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 28 and the funeral will be 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 29. Interment will follow in Kingsley Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Butch and Judy Selig
Monticello, AR Sunday, July 26, 2015 Ryan, Allison, and family,Please know we are praying for comfort and peace during this sad time.
May God bless you all.
Butch and Judy
Jeannelle Nichols
Warren, AR Saturday, July 25, 2015 Ryan, Allison and family: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Collins. I am praying for you all during this difficult time of grieving. May our Lord and Savior give you peace and comfort.Carole Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Friday, July 24, 2015 It was my honor and pleasure to have known Don Collins. This world would be a much better place if there were more Don and Gladys Collins'. I know he's happy now to be back with his beloved Gladys. RIP Don, this world is a far better place for having had you for a while.Carole Rushing
Ron and Anne Eddy
Little Rock, AR Friday, July 24, 2015 We are honored to have known Don. He was a good man, dedicated to his family, the salt of the earth. We will miss him.Walter Chapman
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 23, 2015 Dear Ryan, Allison and family, Sorry to hear of Mr. Collin's passing. You are in my prayers.Marilyn Weih
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 23, 2015 Dear Ryan, Allison, Tyler and Logan,I'm so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. May he find peace and eternal happiness in heaven. I'll be praying for the repose of his soul and comfort for all of your family.