David L. Collins

David L. Collins, 57, of Middle Point, died at 4:04 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2012, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

He was born January 25, 1955, in Lima, the son of Lois M. (Shaffer) Croson, who survives in Englewood, Fla., and the late Floyd Edwin Collins. On January 15, 2003, he married B. Lyn (Hirn) Collins, who survives in Middle Point.

Other survivors include his stepfather, Emmett Croson of Englewood, Fla.; a stepson, Jordan Vickery of Middle Point; one brother, Keith A. (Sheila) Collins of Van Wert; two sisters, Denise (Albert) Motycka of Van Wert and Lori (John) Mann of Jackson Center; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County.

Calling hours are from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 2, and an hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: American Heart Association.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.cowanfuneralhome.com.