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John Collins Obituary
JR is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Edith; daughters Theresa (Dennis), Mary (Larry), and Patricia (JJ); son Timothy (Kelly); 11 grandchildren; siblings Martha, Ken (Jacki) and Tom and numerous other loving relatives.
Visitation will begin at 6:30 p.m., with a Rosary beginning at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2014, Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2014, both services will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10330 Hillcroft St., Houston, TX 77096. Rite of Committal will be at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in JR's honor to the St. Thomas More Building Fund or St. Thomas High School.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Collins
January 23, 2014
Our sincere condolences on J.R.'s passing.I have some fond memories of J.R. One, that I recall, when you visited Montreal where I met you at a restaurant in Old Montreal. God bless.
Steve and Marilyn
January 23, 2014
Dear Edith and family,
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I cant think of JR without picturing him at the Rucker's New Years Eve party, always with a smile. We are so sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy, Becky, Bill, Jennifer and Mark Edmondson
Vernon A Wiensche
January 22, 2014
J R has been missed at our ASCE meetings
January 22, 2014
Our sincerest condolences to the Collins Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Coquest, Inc.
Michael, Lynn, Amy & Amanda Waugh
January 22, 2014
Our sincerest condolences to the entire Collins family, may God bless you all at this difficult time.
Lavone Ebersole
January 21, 2014
Edith, May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Lavone Ebersole - member of Streamliners and St. Thomas More
Keith Coleman
January 21, 2014
Mary, please accept heartfelt condolences from all of your friends at Chevron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Becki Baird, MHSW Volunteers
January 21, 2014
Edith, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Jacobs Family
January 21, 2014
We have loving memories of a great brother-in -law and uncle.May God grant your family peace .Godspeed in your next journey!
Neil Boll
January 21, 2014
Ken, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother, 'JR'
Please know, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.May our loving God hold you strong during this time of grief.
Warm Regards,
Neil
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