The Skaggs-Files

1930 Census Galena Twp., Joplin City, MO 8 May 1930 by Lina E Duckett Sheet 11 A
247 Orr, Issac M Head O 300 No M W 50 M 23 NO YES AR TN KY Iceman Ice Co.
Mollie E Wife F W 45 M 18 AR AL IL none
Ruby L Dau F W 18 S AR AR AR none
Robert N Son M W 16 S AR AR AR Painter Garage
248 Collins, Marcus E Head O 100 No M W 24 M 19 KS Unknown Serviceman Refer Co.
Mary E Wife F W 23 M 18 AR AR AR
Edward O Son M W 4 S MO KS AR
Winema F Dau F W 3 S MO KS AR

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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record
Army Serial # 37732187
Name: Edward O Collins
Birth Year: 1925
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: Missouri
State: Missouri
County or City: Jasper
Enlistment Date: 29 Jan 1944
Enlistment State: Kansas
Enlistment City: Fort Levenworth
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Section Hand, Railway
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 00
Weight: 000
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World War II Prisoners of War, 1941-1946 Record
about Edward O Collins
Name: Edward O Collins
Race: White
Report Date: 23 Feb 1945
Grade: Private First Class
Grade Notes: Second Lieutenant or Nurse or Dietitian or Physical therapy aide or Private First Class or Ensign or Second Class, Seaman
Service Branch: Army
Arm or Service: Infantry
Arm or Service Code: Infantry
Organization Type: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Area Served: European Theatre: Germany
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
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Edward Orr Collins
(November 24, 1925 - September 12, 2007)

Edward Orr Collins, 81 of Baxter Springs, KS passed from this life September 12, 2007 in Joplin, MO after a long illness.
Edward was born November 24, 1925 to the union of Mark Edward and Mary Eva(Orr) Collins Jackson.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents and two spouses in life Dorothy Louise and Edith Colleen. Survivors include 13 children; Anna Canki husband Rudy; Mark Collins wife Kristy; Jay Rector; Dale Rector; Deana Scott; Diane Russell; Russell Rector; Doug Rector wife Becky; David Rector wife Kelly; Marcy McCall husband Monty; Brenda Bromley husband William; John Leary wife Tiffany; Rob Leary wife Jennifer. Two sisters Linda Sumner; and Fern Crandell. Along with 21 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday September 14, 2007 at The First Assembly of God, Baxter Springs, KS, with Rev. Dallas Saturfield officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday from 7-8 pm at Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel, Baxter Springs, Kansas.
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Edward Orr Collins

Edward Orr Collins went home to Jesus Sept. 12, 2007.

Edward was born Nov. 24, 1925, in Joplin. He served in the Army during World War II and was a POW. He worked for St. John’s Hospital until retiring in 1998.

He married Dorothy Bradshaw Dec. 31, 1943. She passed away Oct. 6, 1986. He married Colleen Leary on Jan. 9, 1987. She passed away July 25, 2006.

Edward was a loving dad, grandpa and great-papa.

He leaves behind three children, Anna Canki, Mark Collins and Brenda Bromley; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lynda Sumner and Fern Crandell.

Services were held Sept. 14, at 1st Assembly of God in Baxter Springs, Kan.

Cards may be sent to the Collins Family, 6021 County Lane 271, Joplin, Mo., 64801.

Published: 2007-10-14
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