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Eaton, IN
Franklin Dean Collins, 64, died on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 after a brief illness.
Frank was born on November 23, 1956 in Muncie, Indiana to Bill and Patty Collins. He attended Eaton schools and later drove a semi-truck for over 40 years, working for OJC and most recently Taylor & Taylor.
Frank enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his children: Frank Collins (Jen), Gary Collins (Yaralee), Brandi Collins (Joe Whetstone) and Michael Collins (Ashleigh); his sisters Judy Martin and Carol Humbert (Mark); brother, Dave Collins (Ann); his grandchildren: Hunter and Mason Collins, and Jamie Davis and a sister-in-law Lynn Collins.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents William and Patty Collins; his twin-sister, Freda Bell and two brothers, Danny Collins and Ronnie Collins.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S Hartford St., Eaton.
Funeral services will be held following visitation at 1:00 p.m. Saturday with Brian Waters officiating. Burial will follow at Eaton Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for funeral expenses to Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 537, Eaton, IN 47338.
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