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L. Mark Collins

1956 - 2005

BORN

1956

DIED

2005

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Temple Christian School Baylor University Texas Christian University

L. Collins Obituary

L. Mark Collins, 49, a teacher and coach, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at a local hospital.

Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Burleson. Burial: Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials: Gifts in Mark's memory can be made to the Temple Christian School in Fort Worth.

Mark was a graduate of Baylor University and TCU. While at Baylor, he was an 11-time Collegiate All American in track. He was a beloved father, teacher and coach, having taught school for over 20 years. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Collins, in 1999.

Survivors: Sons, Daniel Aaron and Spencer Christian Collins; mother, Margie Collins; brother, Mike; and brother and sister-in-law, Monty and Karen Collins.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Nov. 27, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for L. Collins

23 Entries

Scott Phillips

June 7, 2006

Collins Family,

I worked with Mark at Steppingstone Academy. I am heart broken over his death. Mark was a fine mentor for young men. I know he gave me much advice about life & teaching.

Mark, I sure do miss ya man. You were one of a kind & will be greatly missed bro. I will see you in heaven some day when I can rest my sorrows as well.

Dan Mormon

December 29, 2005

Mrs Collins:

Jan and I graduated from Burleson High with Mark and spent many hours watching him glide along the track. We are so very sorry and saddened about his passing. God bless you and your family.

Dan and Janet McClure Mormon

Steve Sims

December 3, 2005

Mrs. Collins, Mark was my dear friend at Baylor and I am so sorry to hear of your (our) loss. He was a loyal friend and mentor and I was so proud to have run with him on the Mile Relay. My prayers are for you and his sons. I will truly miss our occasional times of reunion at Baylor, and am so glad that I got to see him briefly last spring.

Roseann Bostic-Crawford

December 1, 2005

Dear Margie and family: I was so saddened to read of Mark's demise. I will be calling you soon to see how you are doing. May God comfort you and your family during this time. I have forwarded the notice to Jeffery. Love, Rose Ann Bostic Crawford

Joanie Mabry -Bradshaw

November 30, 2005

I graduated a year after Mark he was always a very nice guy to everyone, I had the privelege of attending many of his races he was also a great athlete. I am praying for you all.

Doug Michael

November 30, 2005

Dear Margie and family, Barbara and I are so sorry that your son Mark has passed on. We pray that you be comforted knowing he's now in the most wonderful place of all, with Jesus !

Mark's celebration of his life, yesterday at St. Matthew was so uplifting as Pastor Rick told those of us who did not know Mark about what a wonderful person he was, and reminded those who knew Mark of his many special traits.

We pray God comfort you at this hard time in your lives.

Love,

Doug and Barbara

Michael Shelton

November 30, 2005

May you accept God's stength and seek His comfort in your time mourning for the loss of Mark.

Mark's character is a trubute and reflection of the family love of his upbringing. It was a pleasure to have known Mark and to have watched him run. God bless each of you.

Alton Pennington

November 29, 2005

Mark was a neighbor of ours in Burleson and I remember him and his brothers playing with us older kids in the street. Boy could he run. I helped coached a baseball team back in the late 60’s in Burleson and Mark was one of our players where I witnessed his running and playing ability a lot more. I somehow thought greatness would come to him in high school. It did, and I was able to see his Dad and Mom just beam each time he crossed the finish line at each track meet my dad and I attended in the 70’s. What great memories. Mrs. Collins, Mike and Monty, our family prayers are with you at this time.

Maxey Parrish

November 29, 2005

Those of us who ran with Mark at Baylor will always remember a man who had the most graceful form and always left everything on the track. I remember a teammate of ours watching him at practice one day, comparing his running style to that of a deer. So fluid, nothing wasted, all-out effort.

This observation serves as an excellent illustration of Mark’s life. He never wasted a moment. And he was so loyal. I believe it was at the Texas Relays our senior year that Mark ran so hard anchoring the mile relay he passed out down the homestretch and swallowed his tongue. Afterward he said that he didn’t want to let his teammates down.

Mark, now you’ve crossed the last finish line of your brilliant career. And you didn’t let your teammates down.

Bill Ratcliff

November 29, 2005

Mark was a special freind and inspiration during our time together at Baylor. He was one of the greatest talents in track and field that this nation has ever produced. To watch him run was a real sight to see.

Rita Murphree Perry

November 28, 2005

Mark was a classmate of mine at BHS. He was a wonderful friend who made life so fun. My sympathies go to his family. May God give you the strength to continue on.

Trey Laminack

November 28, 2005

Mr Collins was a great teacher, I knew him at SCS in Fort Worth. He was that rare kind of teacher that was both liked and respected.

Robin Perkins Haney

November 28, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless and Keep you and hold your family in the palm of his hands.

Brenda Crowder

November 28, 2005

True it was a joy to watch Mark run. But what a wonderful person off the track too. I remember Mark to be such a sweet and thoughtful person. I am sad to hear of his passing and pray for peace for his family.

Brenda Crowder

BCO 1975

Jack Phillips

November 28, 2005

Although I am only 11 years older than Mark, I was his father-in-law for a few years in the late 80's and early 90's. I was shocked to learn of his early demise. I never met a finer or more talented young man. He never told me no whenever I needed help. He provided loving guidance and support to both his sons. I admired his devotion to his family. I will miss him.

Blake Carpenter

November 28, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Margie and his family. Watching him run was a true gift from God. May God bless you with peace and comfort during this time. He was so much fun to be around, he was a cutup in class or practice and could really make you laugh. Watching him run was a true gift from God unless you were running against him.

Ashley & Kaylyn Smith

November 27, 2005

I will always remember what a special teacher you were and awesome soccer coach... you will be missed by many.

Jana Shaw

November 27, 2005

I was a few classes behind Mark at BHS, but remember hearing about him and his track achievements often. I worked with Margie at the flower shop, and Margie please know our prayers are with you and the family!

With many hugs & prayers,

Jana Jordan Shaw

Shaw Ken

November 27, 2005

Mark was gifted runner and a fine person. He will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are on his family and friends.

LeAnna Pittman

November 27, 2005

Mr. Collins was a wonderful teacher. I always looked forward to going to his classes. My prayers are with his family.

tobi jackson

November 27, 2005

MOST IMPRESSIVE RUNNER at the Fort Worth Coaches Indoor in 1978......

Amazingly gifted!

Shari McWilliams

November 27, 2005

We always kept up with Mark's running career in the newspaper. He made us (Casstevens') proud!

You're all in our thoughts & prayers.

Ina Mae (Casstevens) Wynn

Carolyn Kelley Franks

November 26, 2005

It was awesome to watch Mark run in high school. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

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