Robert L. "Bobby" Collins, age 92, son of Clifford and Sarah Sellers Collins was born, February 2, 1924 in Jacksonville, Florida passed away May 24, 2016 at St. Vincent's Riverside Hospice Center for Caring Jacksonville, Florida.

He was a retired tug boat captain for Moran Towing Corp., a member of American Legion Post 283, a Free Mason in the Scottish Rite - Morocco Shiners Arlington Lodge #309.

Robert proudly served as a firefighter in the United States Marine Corp in WWII 1941 to 1947. He enjoyed reading, fishing, shrimping, growing any fruit or vegetable that could be eaten. He loved nature, any and all animals, and first, foremost and always, his beloved family

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Minnie Lee Collins.

Robert leaves behind a large and loving family; three daughters, Linda (Tom) Stover, Barbara (Joe) Seebacher, Debra Smoyer and one son Robert L. Larry" Collins; seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will begin 2 pm, Friday, May 27, 2016 at Arlington Park Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32211 with Brother Matt Gingery officiating. Military Honors will be rendered by the U.S. Marine Corp.

The family would like to acknowledge the nurse's at Memorial Hospital, 2nd Floor Heart Center and Community hospice St. Vincent's Center for Caring for their kind and compassionate care of our father.

Pallbears:
Tom Stover Joe Seebacher Bobby Ludwig Michael Ludwig Courtney Seebacher Chance Seebacher Brandon Ludwig Alex Latimer

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to Northeast Florida Community Hospice.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Arlington Park Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32211 (904) 724-6384.