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Donald E. Collins

Birth	:	5 May 1934 Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	24 Jan 2020 Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Oak Hill Cemetery, Riley, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.3894005, -87.2624969
Description	:	Donald E. Collins, 85, of Centerpoint, Indiana, passed away while at Cloverleaf Health Care, in Brazil, on January 24, 2020 at 9:45am, following an extended illness, with his family by his side. Don was born on May 5, 1934, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Thomas and Edna (Flesher) Collins. Don graduated from Gerstmeyer High School with the class of 1952. He attended Indiana State University and Purdue University, where he played football. Don began working for the Indiana State Police in May of 1964 as a trooper. He retired from the force more than 25 years... Read More	Donald E. Collins, 85, of Centerpoint, Indiana, passed away while at Cloverleaf Health Care, in Brazil, on January 24, 2020 at 9:45am, following an extended illness, with his family by his side. Don was born on May 5, 1934, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Thomas and Edna (Flesher) Collins. Don graduated from Gerstmeyer High School with the class of 1952. He attended Indiana State University and Purdue University, where he played football. Don began working for the Indiana State Police in May of 1964 as a trooper. He retired from the force more than 25 years later as a Detective Sergeant. After retirement, Don worked at Terre Haute First for 10 years as a courier. Don was an avid football fan and loved the Indianapolis Colts. He is survived by his children: Randell Collins and wife Mary of Centerpoint, Penny West and husband Alan of Brazil, Julie Collins of Marshall, Illinois, and Matthew Collins and wife Karyn of Texas; grandchildren: Andrew Collins, Elizabeth Collins, Rachel Christmas, Hannah Mesaeh (Bill), Jessie Riddell (George), Cody Stearley, Benjamin Stearley, and Danica Johnson; great-grandchildren: Christopher Collins, Tabitha Christmas, Amber Christmas, William Mesaeh, Elijah Mesaeh, Luke Mesaeh, Abner Mesaeh, Emma Mesaeh, Micah Mesaeh, Gwyneth Riddell, and Jaxon Stearley. Don was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Edna Collins; his wife Lavada Sue (Parcus) Collins whom he married on January 31, 1954; and a sister Dorothy Collins. Services will be at French Funeral Home, 421 E. National Ave. Brazil, Indiana, on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 3:00pm with Pastor Larry Latham officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home, on Saturday, from 1pm until time of services.

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Donald E. Collins's memorial is located at: Oak Hill Cemetery, Riley, Vigo County, USA.
When did Donald E. Collins death?
Donald E. Collins death on 24 Jan 2020 in Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 39.3894005
Longitude: -87.2624969

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas M. Collins

(1896 - 1971)

Edna Flesher Collins

(1896 - 1984)

Spouse

Lavada Suzan Parcus Collins

(1935 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Hill Cemetery
Riley, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3894005, -87.2624969

2. McMasters Cemetery
Riley, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3929920, -87.2814240

3. Green Cemetery
Riley, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3978010, -87.2870240

4. Donham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4134200, -87.2597900

5. Jones Cemetery
Riley, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3753870, -87.2907220

6. Old Thompson Cemetery
Riley Township, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3629000, -87.2662000

7. Tucker Family Cemetery
Cory, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3850900, -87.2280800

8. Lone Hill Cemetery
Riley, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4137750, -87.2885860

9. Hixon Cemetery
Cory, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3757930, -87.2207160

10. Cooper Cemetery
Riley, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4262700, -87.2783460

11. Mewhinney Cemetery
Riley, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4267006, -87.2481003

12. Staggs Cemetery
Cory, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3602982, -87.2118988

13. Rardin South Cemetery
Cory, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4168080, -87.2102430

14. Liberty Cemetery
Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3542940, -87.3068850

15. Swarts Cemetery (Defunct)
Riley Township, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3899490, -87.3289200

16. Turner Scofield Cemetery
Seelyville, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4403954, -87.2492294

17. Ray Cemetery
Riley, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3887825, -87.3411484

18. Miner Cemetery
Keller, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3683014, -87.3364029

19. Conway Cemetery
Cory, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4060860, -87.1863403

20. Twin Groves Cemetery
Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3199850, -87.2567760

21. Rhule Cemetery
Brazil, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4441986, -87.1971970

22. Swalls Cemetery
Terre Haute, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4627991, -87.2956009

23. Smith Cemetery
Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3689003, -87.3597031

24. Ripley Cemetery
Terre Haute, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4484138, -87.3292923