Dale R. Collins

Dale R. Collins, 70, passed away on September 9, 2025, of Moorestown, New Jersey. Born on December 5, 1954, in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, Dale lived a life marked by dedication to his family and professional pursuits. He was a devout Christian who had a natural bent to theology and teaching. With his wife, Joy, he home schooled their children. Dale earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from Montclair State College, laying the foundation for a career defined by precision and innovation. He went on to work at Lockheed Martin in Moorestown for 15 years, contributing his skills and knowledge to one of the nation's leading aerospace and defense companies. He is remembered by his wife of 40 years, Joy M. (nee Crouch) Collins; his children, Jason Matthew Collins, Joshua Luke Collins, and Rachael Johanna Smith; and his four grandchildren. Dale is also survived by his sister, Patricia Collins. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Collins, mother Barbara Smith Collins, and son Jeremy Mark Collins. Private Burial was in Calton Cemetery, Verona, Mo. Memorial Service will be held on October 3, 2025, at 07:00 PM at Converge Church 802 N. Lenola Rd., Moorestown, NJ 08057. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Religious Freedom Coalition PO Box 77511, Washington, DC 20013. info@religiousfreedomcoalition.org, or Options for Her , 329 Marlton Pike West., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. optionsforher.org, or the Blue Letter Bible, blueletterBible.org