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Melvin D. Collins, 73, of New Lebanon, Ohio, died at his home on Sunday evening after a long illness. He was born on May 14, 1948 and was the fifth of 15 children to the late Edward and Mary (McIntosh) Collins. A graduate of Dixie High School in New Lebanon, he retired from General Motors’ Inland Division after 32 years after working at both Third Street and Vandalia plants. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in New Lebanon, enjoyed vintage cars, cowboy movies, and spent time with his brothers. In addition to his parents, his sisters-in-law Shirley Collins and Sheila Collins precede him in death; Brother-in-law Bob Johnson; Niece and nephews Vicky, Aurel, Robert, Greg and Shane. Melvin leaves sons Dwane Collins of Eaton and Joshua Collins of Dayton; Brothers and sisters Bob Collins from West Alexandria, Ed (Frances) Collins from Kissimmee, FL, Chuck (Janice) Collins from Brookville, Clark (Phyllis) Collins from Lewisburg, Clarence Collins from Lewisburg, Lonzel (Arlene) Collins from West Alexandria, Kenny Collins of Eaton, Sam (Judy) Collins of New Lebanon, Maryetta Johnson of New Lebanon, Aurel (Connie) Collins of West Alexandria, Gary (Kim) Collins of Brookville, Forrest (Sandy) Collins of New Lebanon, Marty (Chuck) Lee from New Lebanon and Teresa (Greg) Brinson of West Alexandria; and special friend Debbie Snyder of Eaton. Friends can call family on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Preble Memory Gardens Funeral Center – 3377 US Rt. 35 E. West Alexandria, Ohio. Melvin’s brother, Clark Collins, will officiate on duty at 7:00 p.m. To send flowers or a souvenir gift to Melvin D. Collins’ family, please visit our Sympathy Store.
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Published by Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center on August 12, 2021.