Bruce Alan Collins

Bruce Alan Collins, 53, of Elk Street, Franklin died suddenly at 5:02 p.m., on Friday, March 6, 2015 at his home. Born February 18, 1962 in Franklin, Bruce was the son of Nolan B. and Mary A. (Hamilton) Collins. Bruce was employed as a roofer for Taylor Roofing and Construction. He was a former member of the Eagles Club. He was an avid Steelers fan, and enjoyed hockey, auto racing, and Harley Davidson motorcycles.Bruce is survived by his mother, Mary A. Collins of Franklin; his two daughters, Thai Latchaw and her significant other, Steve Meskus of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Jenna Orr of Franklin; his brothers, Eric A. Collins and his wife, Becky of Rocky Grove, and Timothy J. Collins of Franklin; his sisters, Sharon L. Byler and her husband, Levi of Franklin, and Michelle Kahle of Franklin; his grandchildren, Michael Straub, Sean Meskus, and Shae Meskus, all of Fort Smith, Arkansas; many friends; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan B. Collins; sister, Rochelle Timon; maternal grandparents, Elizabeth Greggs and Harold B. Hamilton; and his paternal grandparents, Judd and Dorothy Collins. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jonathan Bell of the Franklin Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiating.Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery.In Bruce's memory, memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Wesleyan Methodist Church and/or The Venango County Humane Society.To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.