Robert "Bob" L. Collins

Robert "Bob" Collins, 97, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30th, 2025. He was born on December 10th, 1927, to the late Willard F. Collins and Myrtle Langdon Collins. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army. He built a successful career with Phillip Morris, where he worked until his well-earned retirement. He was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, where he formed lasting relationships.

Bob leaves behind an unwavering love for sports that colored every chapter of his long life. From the time he was a boy, he found joy in every corner of the sporting world. Throughout his life, he attended countless sporting events and was happy to bring anyone along for the fun. Family, friends, and neighbors often share fond memories of attending sporting events with Bob. Watching and cheering from his couch in later years kept him energized and connected. In his retirement, his obsession was Golf. He played nearly every day. He and his brother, Neal, enjoyed the calm of a very early morning tee time and spent countless mornings chasing the perfect shot. Beyond his love of sports, Bob had a profound love for the American West. The open skies, rugged mountains, lakes, and prairies called to him year after year. He made treasured memories exploring National Parks, hiking through canyons, and soaking in the beauty of the landscapes that left him in awe.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Larry Neal Collins; his brothers, Melvin Collins, Tom Collins, Neal Collins, Jack Collins, and a nephew, Garry Collins.

Bob is survived by his children, Lynn Collins, Diane Collins Fischer (David Hudson); his grandchildren, Jennifer Collins, Ashley Neuhaus (Brad); and great-grandchildren, Randy, Kathleen, and Braxton.

He will be deeply missed.

A visitation will be held at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana, on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

A funeral service will be held at the funeral home following his visitation at 2:00pm.

A private entombment will take place at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park within the Chapel of Cross Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, https://www.wesleychapel.org/, or New Albany/Floyd County Animal Shelter, https://nafcanimalshelter.org/