Earl W. Collins, Sr., of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 20, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on November 14, 1951; the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mattie Mae (Carmack) Collins, Sr. On August 8, 1980, in Hamilton, Earl married Patricia Pike. Earl was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during Vietnam and a member of Amvets Post #2. He was a retired RV Technician for Couches Campers. Earl is survived by his wife of over 31 years, Patricia; son, Earl W. (Sarah C. Kuhn) Collins, Jr.; daughter, Beverly Collins; four grandchildren, Joshua Tribby, Destiny Tribby, Aiden Wayne Collins and Ethan Earl Collins; sister, Gail Collins; brothers, Ronnie Collins and Ben F. Collins, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South “D” Street, Hamilton, at 7pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, with Rev. Darrell Kilburn officiating. Family and friends will be received prior to the service from 5-7pm at the funeral home. Donations in Earl’s memory are suggested to American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206. Condolences to the family may be given at www.Webb-Noonan.com
