Robert L. “Bob” Collins Sr. of Gallion, Alabama passed away on February 24, 2024 at the age of 83 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Demopolis at 11:00 am with Bro. Carl Williams & Bro. Scott Stevens officiating and Kirk Funeral Homes , Demopolis Chapel directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service in the church. He was laid to rest in St. Andrews Episcopal Church Cemetery in Gallion, Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Brad & Kathleen Collins of Gallion, Alabama, his wife, Lynn Hoggle Collins of Gallion, Alabama, and a grandson, Austin Plummer of Greensboro, Alabama. He is survived by his daughter Robin (Keith) Hoggle of Gallion, Alabama his son Bob (Kelly) Collins Jr. of Auburn, Alabama, and six grandchildren Bradley Collins, Ashley Plummer, Drake (Sarah) Plummer, Will Connor Collins, Sydney Salatto, and Jake Collins
Pallbearers will be Bradley Collins, Will Connor Collins, Drake Plummer, Shawn Hall, Julius “JJ” Jones, and Bill Baker. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of Gallion Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Demopolis for all their love and support.
Bob grew up in Gallion, Alabama and remained there throughout his lifetime. He loved his family, friends, and most importantly his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. After graduating from Demopolis High School in 1958, he went on to college at Auburn University where he studied criminal justice. Auburn remained very dear to his heart. He always loved Auburn football – win or lose, and maintained a playful rivalry with his Alabama friends. He enjoyed people and seemed to make friends everywhere he went. He worked for the Highway Patrol Office as a State Trooper and was Justice of the Peace for a short period of time before beginning his life long career of 46 years at Georgia Pacific Paper Mill. He also retired from the Army Reserve as Master Sergeant in 1984. He helped create the Gallion Volunteer Fire Department and continued as an active member for many years. Bob most passionately served in roles within the church setting. He held various leadership positions at Gallion Baptist Church including Director of both Sunday School and Discipleship Training, just to name a few. However, one of his greatest honors was when he became a deacon at First Baptist Church of Demopolis. He learned to love the Lord from his sweet mother, whom he affectionately referred to as “Sugar”.
