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Robert Collett Obituary
Robert E. Collett, 62, of Wilmington, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born February 3, 1957 in Cincinnati, the son of the late Carlo "Cotton" and Margaret L. Minick Collett.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War.
Bob was an ordained minister who had performed several weddings for family members, was a National Rifle Association member and advocate, enjoyed archery, riding his motorcycle, fishing, and chatting on C.B. radio under the handle "Drifter".
He is survived by his wife, Tamara Lynn (Doyle) Collett; children, Amber Fivecoat of Napa, Idaho, Staci (Afton) Campbell of Napa, Idaho, Zachariah (Faryn) Collett of Washington Court House, Natosha (William) Hall of Wilmington, Isaac Collett of Austin, Texas, and Elisha Collett of Wilmington; grandchildren, Bradley, Noah, Aliyah, Izaiah, Jernie, Angel, Daniel, Alicia, Afton Jr., Brintley, Preslee, and Eliana, and grandchild Talisha on the way; siblings, Dorathy (Wayne) Teboe of Hillsboro, David (Karen) Hayslip of New Vienna, Ramona (Mike) Lengefeld, of Hillsboro, Betty (Steven) Street of Arkansas, Michael (Sonja) Stewart of Georgia, and Brenda Korb-Booker of Alabama; and several wonderful nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by three brothers, Richard Collett, Donald Collett, and Randall Stewart.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at Fellowship of Praise Church, 8625 US 22 East, Clarksville. Pastor Matt Morgan will officiate.
Burial will take place in New Antioch Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
The Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family. For more information, or to sign the online register, please visit www.arehart-brown.com, or see the Facebook page, Brown Funeral Home.
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for Robert Collett
Charlene Reedy
May 25, 2019
Rest In Peace,friend! Forever in our memories.
Kim Fitzpatrick
May 22, 2019
Tamara, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Hazel Hoffer
May 22, 2019
Tamara, Our love and prayers go out to you and your family. God will give you strength and help to ease your pain.
Hazel from SSCC
Kim Spurlock
May 22, 2019
You will be missed my friend, I will always remember the "Hat" days and all the fun our little group always had. Rest in Peach Bobby, you will never be forgotten. I know your dancing in Heaven in your black vest. :)
Mona Lengefeld
May 22, 2019
Love You Bob.
Michael Stewart
May 21, 2019
Love you Brother!
Steven Street
May 21, 2019
To a Great Man of God Heaven is now Blessed with your presence You will Be Missed but you're Legacy lives on See ya on the other side Love You Brother Bob
Harold Camp
May 21, 2019
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