Robert D. Collins

Robert D. Collins, 70 of 6900 Gates Road, Suffolk died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was a native of Nansemond County and the son of the late Oscar L. Collins and Bernice L. Collins. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Suberna Walden.

He attended Nansemond County Training School. He retired as a Brick Mason from Walden Masonry He was a member of Corinth Chapel United Church of Christ where he was a member of the choir, usher board, trustee, and President of the Layman’s Fellowship.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Omato J. Collins; four daughters, Manya Hicks (French) of Newport News, VA, Vickie Sykes (James) of Denver, CO, Beverly Steward and Regina Silver both of Suffolk; four sisters, Thelma Smith (Arthur), Cleo Johnson, Marjorie V. Jones all of Suffolk and a devoted sister, Mairion Johnson of Chesapeake, VA; one brother, George Collins (Deborah) of Sherman, TX; five grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2012 at Corinth Chapel United Church of Christ¸7945 Corinth Chapel Road officiated by Rev. John Meyers. The body will be placed in the church at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Corinth Chapel United Church Cemetery. A wake will be held on Sunday, February 19 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Crocker Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.  Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com.