Howard Vernon Collins' Obituary
Howard Vernon Collins of Millsboro, DE, passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday, December 4, 2022. He was 78 years old.
Howard was born to the late Ollie and Mildred Collins in Millsboro, DE on May 7, 1944. He was a life-long resident of Delaware and was a machine operator for DuPont for 27 years. He attended St. Paul United Methodist Church in Laurel, DE.
He enjoyed building stock cars and drag cars. He also raced at Delmar track and rode with the Southern Delaware Street Rod. While working for DuPont, he owned and operated his own body painting business, Vernon's Paint and Body Shop in Millsboro, DE. Howard also enjoyed watching his westerns and traveling. He would meet up with his friends at McDonalds for breakfast.
Howard is preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Mildred Collins; brother, Alvin Collins; and sister, Dorothy Collins.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Ellen, of 40 years; daughter, Cathy Bradshaw (Stanley) of Crisfield, MD; two stepsons, David Wheedleton of Seaford, DE and Michael Wheedleton of Bishopville, MD; brother, Leon Collins (Janice) of Georgetown; as well as many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A viewing will be held at Watson Funeral Home located at 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966 on Friday, December 9, 2022, from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. The funeral service will start at 11:00 AM. Interment will be held at Millsboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to Bless Our Children, c/o WBOC TV, 1729 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801, or St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences and memories of Howard may be left for his family at www.watsonfh.com
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