Thomas Bradley Collins

Thomas Bradley Collins, 77 of Moline died July 16, 2005 at Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus, Silvis.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson Research Foundation.
Brad was born September 18, 1927 in Marion County, Alabama to Frank and Polly Ann Williams Collins. He married Christine Flynn on December 24, 1949 in Tupelo, MS. She preceded him in death on June 3, 2005.
Brad was a hot press operator for John Deere, retiring in 1983.
Brad was a life long Moline Gospel Temple member where he served as deacon and drove the Sunday school bus. He also attended Heritage Wesleyan Church, Rock Island. He also did auto body repair work.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing and liked to help on his daughter's farm. He also loved his family very much.
SURVIVORS
Daughters Deb (Gary) Hamerlinck
Val (Doug) Forsberg
Kim (Ricky) McDaniel
Grandchildren Jenny Hamerlinck
Kelly (Chad) Svendsen
Emily (Randy) Snell
Jacob (Lisa) Hamerlinck
Aaron Forsberg
Drew Forsberg
Erik Larson
Lacey Pearson
Jessi McDaniel
Noah McDaniel
7 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by a brother Brack Collins and a sister Christine Sizemore.
Online condolences may be expressed to Brad's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com