Max Loren Collins, age 73, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013. He was born on December 16, 1939 to the late Cecil Roscoe “Rocky” and Mildred (Nevins) Collins in Indianapolis, Indiana. Max graduated from Arsenal Technical High School on June 10, 1958. On December 30, 1972, Max married the love of his life, Jackline “Jackie” (Smith/Dalton) Collins in Martinsville, Indiana. He was her loving and wonderful Husband for 40 years. Max was a hard working truck driver (owner/operator) who logged over two million miles cross country. He will be remembered for his dedication to his friends & family & also his love of animals.
Max is survived by his wife, Jackie Collins; his dachshund dog, "Bandit" who has a very colorful nickname; his 2 brothers, Don of Orlando, Florida & Jim of Zavalla, Texas and 1 sister, Dorothy Mae of Greenwood, Indiana. Max is also survived by many nieces & nephews scattered throughout the country. Michelle Andrews of Harmony, Florida & Joe Rich of Clermont, Florida will especially miss their "Uncle Pepsi”!
Max is preceded in death by his parents.
A private burial will be at Mount Gilead Cemetery in Bloomington, Indiana.
