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1954
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Ben Collins Obituary
Ben Collins Sr., 68, of Bryan, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, at Shiloh Baptist Church Memorial Service. Arrangement are entrusted to Jones-Washington Mortuary.
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Felicia
February 23, 2023
Thank you for telling me to "reach for the stars!". You are missed. Your niece, Felicia
Noe McCarthy
February 14, 2023
Coach Ben Collins was a great teacher and coach, but a great man to man to many people. Thank you Ben for being a good friend and mentor to me for many years. My condolences to Ben's family. I will always treasure the friendship that I had with Ben.
Darian Tusie
February 11, 2023
Coach you were my friend,big brother,role model and father figure for many years. You were an inspiration to me for a very long timeon and off the basketbal court. I going to miss bringing u the BBQ you always like when I come down to visit. My prayer to the entire family and friends. Rest Easy Coach. DB4LIFE
Emma Jean Gibbs
February 10, 2023
Condolences to the Collins family may God Bless, comfort and strengthen you all.
Kenneth &Freddie Cooks
February 9, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.Ben a good friend for a life time.good times at E.A.Kemp high and the years at PV A&M university ,rest in peace brother.
Robert and Margie Hill
February 9, 2023
Condolences and prayers to the family of Ben. May eternal light shine upon him.
Bennett Blake
February 8, 2023
My deepest sympathy to the Collins family. Knowing Ben was a privilege and pleasure. I had many years calling games for Ben's team. He was a good friend on and off the court. He will be greatly missed. Rev. Bennett Blake.
Diana Johnson
February 6, 2023
Sending my sympathy to the Collins family. I had the privilege of working with Ben at Dime Box ISD for twelve years. He was an amazing coach, friend and co-worker. He is a legend in Dime Box and will never be forgotten.
Cathy Bell-Powell
February 6, 2023
Ben Collins aka Coach Collins (BC)! Left a great impact on the students he taught, and coach at Dime Box ISD! He was a role model, an inspiration, and a friendBen will be missed and remembered tremendously as one for the books♥ To the family I offer my deepest condolences! Cathy a former student and friend!
Steve Scarmardo
February 5, 2023
Ben was a very dear friend & enjoyed working with him for six years at Dime Box. He will always be admired for his amazing coaching & his dedication to all students. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to all that love him. Rest in Peace my friend.
Fredrick Mcdaniel
February 4, 2023
Please accept my deepest condolences. His coaching and the experience he left the students with was unforgettable! God's prayers to his family.
Fredrick McDaniel
Class of 1989
Curtis and Charlotte Jones
February 3, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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