Ray 'Rip' Collins, 89, of Linton, IN, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Foosland, Illinois on August 27, 1924 to John and Lavada Pearl (Brock) Collins.

Rip was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a US Army World War II Veteran and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #22. Rip worked as an iron worker for 33 years before retiring in 1984.

Survivors include: two daughters, Carla Geary of Eckerty, IN and Ruth Ann Buher of Crown Point, IN; one son, Mike Collins of Mitchell, IN; three step-sons, Mike Ramey, Mark Ramey and Dave Ramey; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; long time friend and companion, Virginia 'Gini' McKee, her son, Mark and daughter, Rita and beloved pet, Sasha.

Rip was preceded in death by: his parents; first wife, Velma Jo Chandler Collins; second wife, Lorene J. Ramey Collins and third wife, Glenna June Ricketts Curtis.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Linton First United Methodist Church.

A memorial service to celebrate Rip's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday,
December 14, 2013 at the Linton First United Methodist Church located at 150 2nd St. NE with Pastor Jim Cooper officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10 until the time of service.

The family has entrusted all arrangements to the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton.

Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com.