MULKEYTOWN – Robert “Bob” Wayne Collins, 82, of Mulkeytown, passed away on October 25, 2024, at his home.

He was born on November 8, 1941, in East St. Louis, IL, to Omer Collins and Myrtle (Berndt) Bartholomew.

He is survived by his children, Robin Boswell of Mulkeytown and Bobby “Bo” Collins of Alabama; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one sister, Ginger O’Malley of Dupo, IL.

Bob had worked on the railroad for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, IL, with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, from 10 until 11 a.m., at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, IL. 

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