Retired Sgt. Maj. David Collins

Retired Sgt. Maj. David Collins, 70, of Radcliff, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville.

Retired Sgt. Maj. David Collins

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Violet Collins.

He is survived by his mother, Mildred Collins of Russell Springs; an uncle, Welby Collins; a brother and sister-in-law, Forrest and Roberta Prather; and a niece, Carol Harris, all of Louisville.

The funeral was Friday, Jan. 14, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff with the Rev. Ron Burgess officiating. Burial was in North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff with military honors.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hosparus of Central Kentucky, 105 Diecks Drive, Elizabethtown, Ky., 42701.

Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com.