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Robert Lee Collins, age 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away July 31, 2024. Robert was born in Garrett, Indiana on March 10, 1956, to the late Rudolph and Fannie (Hicks) Collins.
Survivors include:
Daughter, Jennifer and Eric Morgan of Lexington, Kentucky.
Son, Robert Collins of Lexington, Kentucky.
Daughter, Joyce Collins of Lexington, Kentucky.
Daughter, Rebecca and Kenneth Wolff of Mooresville, Indiana
Four grandchildren: Brandon Cooper, Kayla Collins, Lorelai Underwood, and Izabelle Wolff. One great grandson, Henry Kremer.
Brother, James and Joyce Collins of Kendallville.
Brother, Rev. Willie and Jenny Collins of Waterloo.
Brother, Jerry Collins of Fort Wayne.
Brother, Denzil Hylar of Fort Wayne.
Sister, Sally and Ron Squires of Elyria, Ohio.
Companion, Theresa Brady of Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Fannie Collins; three brothers, Kern Collins, Ramond Collins and Junior Hicks; three sisters, Annie Collins Belcher, Verda Collins and Rachel Collins.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 5, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM prior to the service.
Burial will follow at Corunna Cemetery. Rev. Willie Collins will conduct the services.
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