Ronnie E. Collins

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Ronnie E. Collins, 79, Marion, died at 6:21 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Brookdale Marion. He was born in Marion, Indiana, to the late Eugene and Ethel (Smith) Collins. He married Barbara Hankins on June 21, 1956, and she survives.

Ronnie owned and operated Collins Trim & Auto and previously worked at RCA. He was a member and trustee of Northeast Church of God. Ronnie loved everything about classic cars, and he loved spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara; children, Jeffrey (Lisa) Collins, Swayzee, Phil J. (Dawn Morgan) Collins, LaFontaine, and Diana Hodge, Marion; grandchildren, Amber Collins, Sarah (Shawn) Reason, Luke (Kristin) Hodge, Adam (Yelena) Hodge, Jennifer Collins, and Marissa (Brian Ulrich) Coolman; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Joe P. (Julia) Collins, Marion, Judy K. (Pino) Armano, Sarasota, Florida, and Jerry D. (Rita) Collins, Marion; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends and family.

In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his brother, Robert E. Collins.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2016, at the funeral home with Rev. Ruben Schwieger officiating. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park, Marion.

Memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Church of God, 1007 E. Bradford St., Marion, IN 46952 and American Diabetes Association, 8604 Allisonville Rd., Ste. 140, Indianapolis, IN 46250.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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