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Frank James "Brother" Collins

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Frank Collins Obituary

Frank "Brother" James Collins, was summoned by God on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. He was a native of Liberty, MS, and a lifelong resident of Avondale, LA, for 45 years. Devoted and loving husband of 50 years to Doris Collins. Beloved father of Germaine Collins (Kenneth), Roberts, Darlene Collins (Albert) Hills, and Tasha Collins (Anthony) Smith. Son of the late Esco and Elnora Cannon Collins. Brother of William (Yvonne) Collins, Sr. of Cresthill, IL., Edell Collins, Sr. and Vernell Collins, Sr. of New Orleans, La., Elizabeth Collins and Evelyn Collins Webb of Liberty, MS., Linda Collins (Dwayne) Toney of Stone Mountain, GA., Shirley Collins (Levoice) Weary of Breaux Bridge, LA., Eula (Melvin) Jackson of Liberty, MS. and the late Leroy Collins, Sr., Esco Collins, Jr., and Carolyn Collins Tobias. Godfather of Sheila Georges of San Diego, CA. and Dawnis Diggs of Gretna, LA., also survived by 8 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Greater Mt. Calvary Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service at Greater Mt. Calvary Church, 1600 Westwood Dr., Marrero, LA, on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Terry Gullage, Sr. officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Collinswood Cemetery, Liberty, MS. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 17 to Dec. 19, 2015.

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Jamal Singleton

December 24, 2015

Be of good courage and know that god is able to see you through this hour of bereavement. (Snake son)

Cheryl Weary

December 20, 2015

R.I.P. Uncle and Godfather, love you always

Dechaune Richardson

December 18, 2015

May God be your strength and comfort at this time. May the Lord keep the entire family and give His peace. In Jesus' Mighty Name.

Dorothy M Malone

December 18, 2015

I say to Doris,Darlene,Tasha and Jermaine,to rest in the Lord and He will be your peace,joy and comfort in due time.I love you and am so sorry i could not be there but i am in my heart and prayers are with you all. I love you and pray GOD's peace for you all.your 1st cousin,sister

Dianne Washington

December 16, 2015

To the Family Of Mr. Collins, especially Evelyn who I've known for quite sometime.

Sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord be with you in this time of need.

Dianne

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