Bob Collins

Robert Eugene Collins was born in Haigler Nebraska on August 19, 1937 to parents Lloyd Collins and Hollis Clark and entered into rest on May 17, 2020. Known as Bob to all those who loved and knew him, he was a strong, good-hearted man who enjoyed being outdoors and fishing. He attended Haigler High school and was part of the graduating class of 1956, after he graduated he served in the United States Army where he was in transport and learned to drive trucks and his job in the Army translated over into a civilian position as a truck driver, he worked for Consolidated Freightways for 29 years and earned his 3 million mile safe driver award and when he retired he did have 5 million miles under his belt. Bob loved to joke around and enjoyed play time with children. He would always lend a helping hand to those in need. He had a love for animals and always had a small farm with horses and cattle. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, wife Edna, daughter Robin Kivitt, and grandson Bobby Kivitt

He is survived by his son Bill Collins and wife Kristy of Ulysses, Kansas, step-daughter Brenda Thorp and husband Gary of Katy, Texas, step-daughter Sherri Branstine and husband Johnny of Arlington, Texas, step-son Billy Rayborn and wife Kim of Granby, Missouri, Shelly Williams and husband Charles of Guymon, step-son Robert Everett and wife Donna of Palestine, Texas, grandchildren Amanda Collins, Alicia Collins, Katelynn Parker, Conner Parker, Cory Parker, Austin Kivitt, Jennifer Kivitt, plus many more bonus grandchildren and great- grand children, Brother Eddie Collins and wife Pat of Oshkosh, Nebraska, brother Larry Collins and wife Nancy of Cheyenne, Wyoming and many more loving family members and friends, and best friend Jake, his dog.

A livestream of the service can be found on our Facebook Page at the following link:

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