Thomas Collins

Thomas Joseph Collins, 86, of Nederland, died Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was born on November 15, 1931, in Kiblah, Arkansas, to Willie Douglas Collins and Earl Collins.

Thomas served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Texaco as a Maintenance Supervisor.

Survivors include his son, Gary W. Collins and his wife, Connie, of Nederland; daughter, Michelle Kennedy and her husband, Kyle, of San Antonio; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Kennedy, Cody Phelps, and Corey Phelps; great-grandchildren, Cody Phelps, Jr and Brody Phelps; brother-in-law, Charles Taggart; and sister-in-law, Sandra Collins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wanda Sue Collins; and brother, Karl Collins.

A gathering of Mr. Collins’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2017, at Broussard’s, Nederland. His graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Union Grove Cemetery, Doddridge, Arkansas 71826.