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1938
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2018
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Wendell Collins Obituary
Shreveport, LA - Funeral services for Wendell Fraser Collins, 80, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Rose Park Baptist Church with Rev. Lane Moore, Rev. Bo Collins, Rev. Chad Hardbarger, and Dr. BJ "Rocky" Maddox officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.
Wendell was born June 18, 1938 in Many, LA and went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2018. He retired from AT&T with 38 years of service and was a former CAO of Shreveport under Mayor Bo Williams.
Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Dorothy Collins; first wife, Billye Reynolds Collins; brothers-in-law, Rocky Reynolds, Larry Wise, and Michael Frazier; and father-in-law, Elmer Thompson. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brenda Frazier Collins; mother-in-law, Mary Thompson; son, Wendell Fraser Collins, Jr. (Ginger); daughter, Sherian "Lisa" Collins Moore and her three children; stepchildren, Stephen Hudson (Aleah), Andrew Hudson (Carly), Paige Hudson III (Jessica), Lauren Hudson; sister, Dottie Wise; grandchildren, Wendell Fraser "Bo" Collins III (Katie), Paul Collins (Tori), and Rachael Collins Milner (Ethan); 13 step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Syndey, Logan, Fraser, and Elliot; sister-in-law, Debra Laing (Will); and brother-in-law, Kenny Reynolds (Sherry).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mexican Indian Training Center, 2020 E 70th St. Suite 304, Shreveport, LA 71105; Emmanuel Baptist Church, 5850 Buncombe Rd., Shreveport, LA 71129; Rose Park Baptist Church, 5560 Buncombe Rd., Shreveport, LA 71129; or to Price Harris Evangelistic Association, 438 Mars Dr., Shreveport, LA 71106.
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December 20, 2018
Brenda, I'm so sorry to hear about Wendell's passing. He was a wonderful Christian man and a friend to many. He will be sadly missed.. I'll be praying for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Diane Worley Tarr.
Annie Byrd
December 19, 2018
Ginger and Bubba, I am so sorry to see where Wendell had passed away. My prayers are with the family. If I can do anything when you get home, please give me a call.
DON FLOYD
December 19, 2018
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Karen Branch
December 19, 2018
Brenda we are so sorry. Will be praying for His grace during this sad time. Bobby and Karen Branch
Tricia Wilkinson
December 19, 2018
Brenda, so sorry you're having to face the hurt that goes along with losing a spouse. Thankful though that one day you'll give him another hug as he says, welcome home, good to see you again my love. Prayers and hugs.
December 18, 2018
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Praying for God to bring you peace and comfort. We love our Cedar Grove family.
Dona Higdon Middlebrook
December 18, 2018
Cousin Wendell will always be in our hearts. May his family find peace and comfort at this time of grieving. God Bless You.
Margot Collins and husband Bob
Marcia Nelson
December 18, 2018
I will always have fond memories of working with you on the World Changers project. My prayers are with your family and friends.
December 18, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family,may you find comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time.
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