Visitation: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 16, 2021
Location: Weymouth Funeral Home
Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Location: Hidenwood Presbyterian Church
Interment: Private
Location: Peninsula Memorial Park
Robert “Rob” Thompson Collins, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born in Danville, VA, graduated from Menchville High School in 1977 and the University of Richmond in 1981. Rob was a custom homebuilder with the family business, Calvin S. Collins Contractors for over 30 years. He was currently working at Richie-Curbow Contractors, Inc. He served on the board of New Horizons, was a member of the Association of General Contractors and was proud of building a Habitat for Humanity Home in 2005. Rob served on the JMU Parents Council for 8 years. He was a dedicated member of Hidenwood Presbyterian Church for over 31 years serving as an elder, deacon and worship committee chair.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin S. and Romona Collins and his brother, Calvin “Sandy” Collins , Jr.. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Sheila McCarthy Collins; The best ‘girl dad’ there ever was to Erin and Lesley Collins; his brother, Chris Collins (Shannon) and their children, Carson, Michael and Sean and numerous loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins as well as many close friends .
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Weymouth Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church by Rev. Charles Tucker. Interment will be private at peninsula Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, 414 Hiden Blvd., NN, VA 23606. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.