Robert Franklyn Collins

On December 11, 2019, ROBERT FRANKLYN "FRANK" COLLINS, beloved husband of the late Anna Mary Collins; devoted father of Patricia Plourde Appel (Paul) and the late Robert Franklyn Collins, Jr.; loving grandfather of Timothy Plourde, Jennifer Hyson, and Mary Allison Early; dear great grandfather of Jamey Brooke Hyson and Michelle Mary Plourde; also survived by many loving family and friends.

Frank began his career as an attorney in 1961. He was active in Howard County politics, serving as campaign manager for County Executive Hugh Nichols and State Senator James Clark. Frank ran for County Council and served on the Tax Appeals Court of Howard County. He was appointed Director of Economic Development for Howard County and was a Trustee of the Columbia Foundation, Director of the Howard County Tourism Council, and President of the Directors of Columbia Religious Facilities Corporation. He practiced real estate law for the Marriott Corporation, American Finance Corporation, ITT Sheraton, and Consolidated Motor Inns. He retired after serving as Vice President of the University of Maryland’s Real Estate Group. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Columbia Vantage Point Foundation, 5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD  21044.

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