Cumberland Marvin A. Collins, Sr., 85, of Cumberland passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018, at home.Born in Cumberland, MD on March 21, 1933, he was the son of the late Russell and Mary (Hephling) Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ianes (Sulser) Collins; daughter, Deborah Welsh; son-in-law, Phillip Bridges; sisters, Betty Kesner, and June Merica; brothers, Randy Collins, James Collins, and George Collins.Marvin served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he was employed at the Allegany County Board of Education as a custodian at Allegany High School. Marvin was a member of Central Assembly of God Church, life member of the American Legion Fort Cumberland Post 13, and the Gooodfellowship Club.Marvin was an avid horse racing fan, NASCAR follower, and bingo player. He enjoyed attending the races at Charlestown, taking long walks, gardening, and dancing. He was a hunter and fisherman who enjoyed these activities with sons and his friend Tom Puffenberger.He is survived by his children, Marvina Crites and husband Joe, Brenda Shroyer and Willard Ross, Donna Bridges, Marvin A. Collins, Jr., David Collins and wife Brenda, Roger Collins, all of Cumberland, and Tom Wilson and wife Connie, Kansas; son-in-law, Thomas Welsh; 30 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren; sister, Wilma Long.Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue on Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 2-5 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 1 P.M. with Rev. Doug Seaman officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park military honors will be extended at the gravesite by the American Legion Honor Guard.Pall Bearers will be Steven Collins, Dustin Collins, Travis Shroyer, Thomas Welsh, Jr., Tommy Welsh, and Tony Burns.The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Marvin memory may make contributions to the Western Maryland Home Hospice Unit.The family was grateful to the health care professionals from the Western Maryland Home Hospice Unit that cared for Marvin. They would also like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Cumberland Health Care for their excellent support and care. Most of all, they are thankful to his granddaughters Christina Johnson and Shelly Minnick who were angels at their Pap's time of need.