Donald Leroy Collins, 29, of Rt. 1, Waynesfield, died of a heart attack in his home at 1 a.m. Friday. Born in Alger, Dec. 6, 1937, he was the son of Burley and Rosie Oliver Collins. His mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Joy Tilton, survive in Lima. He was employed at Ford Motor Co., Lima Engine Plant. Also surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Collins; one son, Donald Leroy Collins Jr., at home; one stepdaughter, Lynn Botkins, at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Merkie Oliver of Alger; six brothers, Charles, Elmer, Lewis and Richard, all of Lima, Roy of Harrod, Russell of Waynesfield, and four sisters, Mrs. William (Frances) Gay, Mrs. Eugene (Nellie) Fraley, Mrs. Jack (Mamie) Hanthorn and Mrs. John (Shirley) Carter, all of Lima.
Donald Leroy Collins, 29, of Rt. 1, Waynesfield, died of a heart attack in his home at 1 a.m. Friday. Born in Alger, Dec. 6, 1937, he was the son of Burley and Rosie Oliver Collins. His mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Joy Tilton, survive in Lima. He was employed at Ford Motor Co., Lima Engine Plant. Also surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Collins; one son, Donald Leroy Collins Jr., at home; one stepdaughter, Lynn Botkins, at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Merkie Oliver of Alger; six brothers, Charles, Elmer, Lewis and Richard, all of Lima, Roy of Harrod, Russell of Waynesfield, and four sisters, Mrs. William (Frances) Gay, Mrs. Eugene (Nellie) Fraley, Mrs. Jack (Mamie) Hanthorn and Mrs. John (Shirley) Carter, all of Lima.
Family Members
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Sibble Marie Collins Taylor
1920–1957
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Charles W Collins
1924–1992
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Frances Collins Gay
1925–1995
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Roy David Collins Sr
1927–1981
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Elmer Collins
1929–2019
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Robert Russell "Rusty" Collins
1931–1996
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Nellie M. Collins Fraley
1933–2014
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Mamie Marie Collins Hanthorn
1934–2009
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Shirley A. Collins Carter
1935–2008
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Richard J. Collins
1939–1991
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