Robert Collins

Robert LeRoy Collins, 73, of Marshalltown passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at his home. Funeral services for Bob will be held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Bob and his family. Robert Collins was born on April 29, 1942 in Marshalltown to Charles Bill and Clara Belle Butler Collins. Bob was raised on the family farm in Whitten. On June 10, 1990, Bob was united in marriage to Deb Scott in Colorado. They spent their married life together in Marshalltown. Bob was a jack of all trades, he was a great welder and could build anything. He also spent time working on the farm and at Swifts. Bob was a great pool player and also enjoyed to fish, camp and watch NASCAR, especially cheering for the #3 and #88. Bob is survived by his wife of 25 years, Deb. Children: Lee Collins of Union, Kris Pitts of South Carolina, Scott (Brenda) Dankbar of Marshalltown, John Newman of Kansas, Tricia (Curt) Yilek of Garwin, Scott (Amber) Mills of Marshalltown, Elisha (Randy) Brindle of Marshalltown and Jeff (Stacy) Mills of North Carolina. He is also survived by his thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild and brothers Reggie (Rita) Collins of Union and Cliff (Lori) March of Marshalltown. Bob is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Clara Belle and other family members.