Ralph Collins, 77 of Mulberry and formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday at Mulberry Health and Retirement.

Ralph was born April 9, 1939 in Georgetown, Illinois, to Jonathan and Anna Lucille Sanders Collins.  He married Linda Harris February 26, 1961, she survives.

Ralph served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1964 as a corporal.

Also surviving are his daughter, Michelle (Andy) Albitz; step-mother, Jean Collins; brothers, Ernie (Jackie) Smith, Otto (Donna) Collins, Duane (Debbie) Collins, Dean (Betsy) Collins; sisters, Karla (John) Stewart, Carol (Billy Bob) Garrison, Jeanette (George) Anderson; and brother in law Jerry Harris. He has one grandson, Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul Collins, Stan (Sue) Collins, Jim Collins, Fred (Shirley) Collins, Robby Collins; and sisters, Mary (Walt) Griffin, Lois (Darryll) Cunningham, Nancy Mewhinney, Bethe Collins and Naomi Collins.

Funeral services will be 6 p.m. Monday at Hunt & Son Funeral Home with his brother, Duane Collins, officiating.  Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Monday.  Cremation will follow the service with interment in New Ross Cemetery at a later date.