Henry Francis Collins Jr.

COLLINS HENRY FRANCIS COLLINS, JR. (Age 77) Mr. Henry F. Collins, Jr., “Bud”, age 77, of Germantown, MD died on Sunday March 16, 2008 at his much beloved Kirkhill Farm. He was the loving husband of Harriett B. Collins. Born on August 20, 1930 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Henry F. and Mary F. Collins. Mr. Collins proudly served his country in the 187th Regional Combat Team in the Untied States Army from 1951-1954 during the Korean War. He was “One of the Seven”. He worked as an Engineer / Systems Analyst for the House of Representatives. Surviving besides his wife are his children; Henry F. Collins, III of Germantown, Paul R. Collins of Leesburg, VA, James L. Collins of Ijamsville, MD and Mark A. Collins of Oakton, VA; three sisters, Florence Zook, Alice Frankforther and Mary Dixon; and five grandchildren; Jessica, Emma, Christina, Kyle and Ryan Collins. He was preceded in death by his two brothers; William Collins, Sr. and Richard Collins, Sr. A memorial service celebrating Bud‘s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday March 22 at the family‘s residence located at 15811 Darnestown Road, Germantown, MD 20879. Inurnment with Military Honors will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday April 8 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Please arrive to the cemetery office by 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fisher House Foundation-helping military families-1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852 www.fisherhouse.org . Arrangements by Hilton Funeral Home, Barnesville, MD (hiltonfh.com)