David Ray Collins, 79, of West Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at The Suites at Walnut Creek. He was born April 4, 1943 in Greenville, Ohio. He served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1968.
He is survived by his two daughters Jennifer (Richard) Burns and Julie (David) Austin; five grandchildren Cameron Burns, Sebastian Burns, Lincoln Burns, Archer Burns and Natalie Austin; brother Ken Collins; and sister Norma Hufford.
David was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Vickie Ellen Collins.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home, Miamisburg. Funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m.
Military honors and inurnment will be Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Dayton National Cemetery.
A special thank you to all the staff at The Suites at Walnut Creek for their time and care.