Charles was born June 24, 1935 at Egan, SD, the son of Ira and Clista (Calhoun) Collins. He served in the Army from 1952-1955. Charles was a Paratrooper in the 101st Airborne and had over 300 jumps. He married Patricia Collins in 1956. She died in 1994. Charles was a truck driver for many years. He is survived by his cousin, Paula Haight of Sioux Falls. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife and a brother, Ed. Private services were held with interment at Hillside Cemetery at Egan, SD