Robert Kims Collins III

Robert “Bob” Kims Collins, III peacefully passed away on March 20th, at the age of 77, after being diagnosed 4 short weeks before with metastatic brain cancer. He is survived by his brother, Richard Collins (Cathy); son, Robert Kims Collins IV (Mary); daughter, Kimberly (Collins) Kowalski (Charlie) and his six grandchildren: Brayden Kowalski, Emma Collins, Bryce Kowalski, Angus Collins, Marjorie Collins, and Barrett Kowalski. Bob was a 1961 graduate of Holston Hills High School and went on to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He worked for 10 years at Celanese Chemical Company living all over the country and then returned to Knoxville in 1993 where he has since resided. After several different occupations and companies, Bob spent the last decades of his life working in credit card processing sales where he thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed his customer interactions throughout the Knoxville and surrounding areas. Bob was an avid golfer and throughout his life enjoyed his church fellowships, playing chess and cheering on the TN Volunteers in football and basketball. In honor of Bob, A Come at Your Convenience will take place on Thursday, March 25th from 2PM-6PM at Berry Highland Memorial Funeral Home (5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN 37919) with a service being held in their chapel on Friday, March 26th at 10:00 AM immediately followed by a family graveside service at 11:00 AM at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Online condolences and memories can be extended to the family at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com.