Herbert Leon Collins

Herbert Leon Collins, 100, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012. He was born on October 22, 1911 in Kansas City, Missouri, to John and Mabel Collins. Herb was a retired pharmaceutical representative for Merck, an avid bowler, an enthusiastic member of the Oklahoma City Exchange club, a former volunteer at Deaconess Hospital and a devoted member of Crown Heights Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, sang in the choir and taught a Sunday School class for many years. He is survived by Peggy, his wife of 72 years, whom he adored ; his daughters Linda Baker (Joe) of Jeffersonville, IN and Christy Bishop (Gary) of Grove, OK; grandchildren Jessica Baker O’Brien (Tom) of Clarksville, TN, Zac Bishop (Nicole) and Jeremy Bishop of OKC ; and his cherished great-grandson Ethan O’Brien. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Alma Yackle and Melva Morris, his brother Earl Collins, and his granddaughter Angela Bishop. Herb was a gentle spirit who was loved and respected by all who knew him. The family will receive guests at the funeral home on Sunday, March 4, from 3-5 p.m. Funeral services will be at the Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Chapel on Monday, March 5, 2012, at 2 p.m. Arrangements under the direction of Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors, Oklahoma City, OK.