Conrad G. Collins' Obituary
Conrad G. Collins age 93 passed away in Leesburg, FL on August 4, 2017.
Conrad was the son of Shirley (Sutherland) and Kenneth Collins, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marjorie (Stook) Collins; sister, Constance Reed; brother Edward (Ted) Collins; five children: Conrad Collins, Jr.(Jane) of Melbourne, FL; daughters, Karen Conrad (Gil) of Eustis, FL; Dawn James (Michael) of Havana, FL; Lisa Esch (Paul) of Verona, NY; April Slater (Fred) of Homestead, FL; 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 23 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Charles, Kenneth, Jr. and Robert and great-grandson, Miguel Alaniz.
Conrad was born in Remores Corners, NY and grew up in Verona, NY. He served in the US Marines on board the carrier, USS Ranger, during WWII and at Shangri La, President Roosevelt’s retreat, at the war’s end. He graduated from Syracuse University. He owned and operated several small businesses in upstate New York before moving to Florida in 1979. He was a general contractor for Shamrock Development, building homes throughout Lake County. In 1991, he began Conrad Collins Building Inspections, which is now run by his son-in-law, Gil. He formerly served as President of the Church Council at Faith Lutheran Church in Eustis, President of the Homeowner's Association of Scottish Highlands in Leesburg, and President of the Residents’ Council at Lakeport Square. He taught Dale Carnegie classes for 25 years. Conrad's proudest accomplishments centered on his family. He lived a long and healthy life recommending that others eat wisely (especially strawberries), exercise daily, have fun, and give thanks.
Friday, September 1st - Committal at the Florida National Veterans Cemetery in Bushnell at 10 am. Memorial service at 1:30 pm. at Town Hall at Lakeport Square, 800 Lakeport Blvd., Leesburg, FL 34748. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association.
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