RUSH COLLINS JR

RUSH COLLINS JR obituary, Donaldsonville, LA

RUSH COLLINS JR

RUSH COLLINS Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home - Donaldsonville on Mar. 17, 2026.
Elder Rush Collins, Jr. was a native and resident of Donaldsonville. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence, on Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was 96.

Visitation on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Donaldsonville from 10:00 a.m. until religious services at 12:00 Noon, conducted by Pastor Charles R. Brown, Sr. Interment in church cemetery.

Survived by his beloved wife, Vivian Wilson Collins. His son, Raymond (Juanita Dianne Devore) Collins, Sr. Daughters, Sharia (Lee Roy, deceased) Collins, Debby Collins, and Aisha (Trevlon) Noble. Grandchildren, Courtney DeRon Collins, LaTedra Collins, Wonestta (Harry) Etienne, Raymond Collins, Jr. and Aria Noble. Godchildren, Eloise Collins Scott, Wayne Landix, Lois Williams and George Wilson. Also survived by a sister-in-law, Lou Ethel Collins and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Rush Collins, Sr. and Leontine Brooks Collins. His siblings, Lionel Collins and Percy Collins. Emma (Wilson) Comeaux, Jr., Albertha Collins Williams, Lillie Mae (Clifton) Joseph, Sr., and Leontine (Joseph) Craig. Sisters-in-law, Freda (Murray) Landix, Cleotha Wilson (Ferdinand Pearly) and Thelma (Allen) Nicholas. Brothers-in-law, Paul Wilson and James C. (Itasca) Wilson.

Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements.

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