Melvin Wesley Collins, Sr., 84 of Carroll Lutheran Village Formerly of Hebbville, MD, died Saturday July 16, 2005 at Carroll Hospital Center.
He was the spouse of Gladys Mae Smoot Collins.
Mr. Collins was born June 14, 1921 in Baltimore , MD
The son of the late William W. Collins and the late Grace Elizabeth Lake Collins.
Mr. Collins was retired from the State of MD where he worked as a purchasing agent. He served in the United States Army from 1943-1945.
Surviving in addition to his wife are Children: Melvin W. Collins, Jr of Berkley Springs WV, Linda Carol Smith of Finksburg and Sister Hazel Wagner of Pleasant Valley , MD.
2 Granddaughters: Suzette Dorsey and Laura Collins and 3 Great-Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by son: The late Keith Lee Collins
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday July 20, 2005 11:00 AM at BURRIER-QUEEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, P.A, 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield , MD 21784 with the Rev. Barry Hidey officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery .
The Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9PM
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Carroll Hospital Center , 200 Memorial Ave. Westminster, MD 21157
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