Roy D. Collins, 86, of The Woodlands, passed away March 16, 2010 in The Woodlands, TX. He was born June 30, 1923 in San Antonio, TX to the late Richard Kirkner Collins and Effie Byler Collins.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lea J. Collins; children Vada C. Gibbs and husband Charles, Judy Niekerk and husband Leo, Laurie Mann-Doucet and husband Curt, Roy D. Collins Jr. and wife Pam, Richard J. Collins; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Roy was a member of Sons of Herman Lodge in San Antonio and retired as an executive director from Church’s Chicken of Texas. After retirement Roy and Lea traveled with WBCCI Caravan Club.
A private memorial service was held in The Woodlands.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association.
For more information about the life of Roy, to sign the register book, or to offer your memories of Roy to the family, please visit www.forestparkthewoodlands.com.
