Robert "Bob" Collins

Church Hill - Robert "Bob" Collins, 82 of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Salyersville, KY he had lived in Church Hill for several years. He was retired from General Motors where he worked as a toolmaker. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a Mason and member of the lodges in Rogersville, Church Hill and Kingsport, as well as, a Shriner and member of the Jericho Shrine Temple. Bob is survived by his wife, Joyce Collins; 2 daughters and 1 son and other family members. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday November 16, 2015 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill. Friends may also call anytime at the residence. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Josh Kilbourne officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Collins family.