Robert Collins, Jr

Biography

Funeral services for Robert Samuel Collins, Jr. (Bobby) (49) of Jacksonville, Florida will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Old Plank Road Baptist Church, 8964 Old Plank Road, Jacksonville, FL 32220, with Rev. Larry McGinley officiating. The interment will immediately follow in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. Mr. Collins was born on July 3, 1963 in Atlanta, Georgia, son of the late Robert Samuel Collins, Sr. and the former Helen Ingham. He went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2013 following a lengthy illness. He worked as an ironworker for over 30 years and was a member of Ironworkers Local #597. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Old Plank Road Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Samuel Collins, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Rhonda Helton Collins; son, Robbie Collins; mother, Helen Wilson (Donald); step mother, Irma Collins; sisters, Angela Byrd (Timmy), Vickie Lemen (Paul), Tammy Rogers (Phil), and Cindy Alexander; brothers, Jamie Collins (Melissa) and Jason Collins; sister in law, Tiffany Papelbon (Jeremy); mother in law, Coleta (Nanny) Martin (John); grandparents in law, Macie Jackson and John Grieder; special niece and nephew, Jessica Mathis and Justin Byrd and numerous extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2013 in the chapel of the funeral home.