Richard Collins

He was born October 27, 1946 in El Dorado to Fred Collins and Wanda Cheek Collins. Richard was a pilot for David Glass Enterprises. There is much to remember and be thankful for as we remember Richard and the way he shared his life with those around him. Richard was an accomplished corporate airplane pilot. Each of us gives gifts of ourselves to those we share with and those gifts can’t be taken away. Though we are gone, these gifts remain with those to whom we have given them. Richard was an awesome loving big brother. He was a patient teacher who was always there for his grateful sister In her joys and struggles and to everyone whose life he touched. He served as a Sergeant in the military as an Air Force Policeman during the Vietnam Era.

Preceding him in death are his parents.

Survivors include his life partner, Randy Hammett to whom he was a true friend and companion for 35 years as they traveled the world together; his sister Gloria Collins Johns of El Dorado and a nephew Christian Dumas of Arkadelphia, AR.

Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2014 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.