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Edgar A. Collins
Edgar A. Collins went home to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday,
January 1, 2020 at 9:37 a.m. He was born on July 9, 1936 in Versailles,
Ohio, son of the late Milo and Gladys (Peterseim) Collins. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis (Treon)
Collins on January 18, 2013 to whom he married on September 20, 1958,
his sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn & William J. Nixon and
Virginia & Wayne Pittsenbarger.
He is survived by children Merlin Collins of Versailles; Jan Collins
(Dave Curtis) of Versailles; Beth Collins of Sidney; Brian and wife,
Tammy Collins of Versailles; and Cathy and husband, Scott Peters of
Versailles. Ed was a loving grandfather to 11 grandchildren: Ty (Kate)
Collins, Taryn (Jake) Griffin, and Dana (Ben) Rutter; Matthew (Katie)
Curtis, Michele (Kevin) Henninger; Bobby (Paige) Collins, Kristen and
Mariah Collins; Collin, Ellen and Emma Peters; and 19
great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Carolyn and husband, Gary Poling of
Versailles; brother-in-law Kent and wife, Tammy Treon also of
Versailles; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed and Phyllis were owners of Collins Super Valu for 31 years. Ed was a
lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and served in the United
States Marine Corps. He was a member of Gettysburg Masonic Lodge No.
477, Versailles Jaycees, Versailles Lions Club, and Versailles School
Board. Ed was a Wayne Twp. Trustee, organizer of Community Meals, and a
40-year volunteer of Poultry Days. Ed and Phyllis were the Grand
Marshals of the Poultry Days Parade in 1995.
After retirement, Ed became a chauffeur for Midmark and would say “I
have the best job in the world!” which led him to having friends near
and far. Ed loved the simple things in life: family, church, community
and bringing a smile to anyone’s face with his laugh, smile and a plate
of cookies.
Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. at Bailey-Zechar Funeral Home in
Versailles on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Funeral Services will be
Friday, January 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with
Pastor Bob Akins officiating and burial to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery
in Versailles. Veteran’s services will be conducted by the Versailles
Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to
Trinity Lutheran Church of Versailles.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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