Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral services will immediately follow at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bailey-Love Mortuary Rev. Matt Snodderly officiating.
Preferred memorials are to Riley Hospital for Children, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750.
Tom was born on January 28, 1959 in Huntington, the son of Darl and Barbara (Beeks) Collins; they survive in Huntington. He married Tina M. Watson on March 4, 1977 in Andrews. He worked in maintenance at Oakbrook Village in Huntington for 16 years. Tom loved to golf, fish, and ride his motorcycle and was an avid card player. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Also surviving in Huntington are his wife of 41 years, Tina M. Collins, sons Trent A. (Brandy) Collins and Chad E. Collins; a daughter, Melissa R. (Scott) Turner, survives in La Fontaine; four siblings all of Huntington, Rocky W. Collins, Robin J. (Eldon) Parker, Delena M. Collins, and Kyle E. (Christina) Collins; his mother-in-law, Coelestine “Toots” Watson, and eight grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a brother, George R. Collins and a sister, Kimberly K. Collins.
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