James was born in Livingston, Texas on November 29, 1920 to Sim and Sarah Francis Capps Collins.
He was a proud Army veteran of World War II. He married Oma Fritz on November 7, 1948. He was a self-employed logger for many years. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping with his family, doing woodworking and playing 42 with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father as well as one great grandson, Trevor.
His survivors include his wife of 58 years, Oma Collins, his daughter, Jeanelle Cude, and son Bobby Collins and wife Becky. He is also survived by grandchildren Bridgette, Amber, Garet, Richard (Buger), Britney, Alana and Chelsee; and great-grandchildren Nikki, Tarah, Casey, Kylie, Paislie, Rease, Lauren, Decklan, James and McKenna.
Additional information privided by FindAGrave contributor, Virginia Mae, and added on 03-29-13:
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: James E Collins
Birth Year: 1920
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Texas
State of Residence: Texas
County or City: Polk
Enlistment Date: 11 Dec 1945
Enlistment State: Texas
Enlistment City: Camp Fannin Tyler
Grade Code: Private First Class
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
He was a proud Army veteran of World War II. He married Oma Fritz on November 7, 1948. He was a self-employed logger for many years. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping with his family, doing woodworking and playing 42 with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father as well as one great grandson, Trevor.
His survivors include his wife of 58 years, Oma Collins, his daughter, Jeanelle Cude, and son Bobby Collins and wife Becky. He is also survived by grandchildren Bridgette, Amber, Garet, Richard (Buger), Britney, Alana and Chelsee; and great-grandchildren Nikki, Tarah, Casey, Kylie, Paislie, Rease, Lauren, Decklan, James and McKenna.
Additional information privided by FindAGrave contributor, Virginia Mae, and added on 03-29-13:
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: James E Collins
Birth Year: 1920
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Texas
State of Residence: Texas
County or City: Polk
Enlistment Date: 11 Dec 1945
Enlistment State: Texas
Enlistment City: Camp Fannin Tyler
Grade Code: Private First Class
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
James was born in Livingston, Texas on November 29, 1920 to Sim and Sarah Francis Capps Collins.
He was a proud Army veteran of World War II. He married Oma Fritz on November 7, 1948. He was a self-employed logger for many years. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping with his family, doing woodworking and playing 42 with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father as well as one great grandson, Trevor.
His survivors include his wife of 58 years, Oma Collins, his daughter, Jeanelle Cude, and son Bobby Collins and wife Becky. He is also survived by grandchildren Bridgette, Amber, Garet, Richard (Buger), Britney, Alana and Chelsee; and great-grandchildren Nikki, Tarah, Casey, Kylie, Paislie, Rease, Lauren, Decklan, James and McKenna.
Additional information privided by FindAGrave contributor, Virginia Mae, and added on 03-29-13:
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: James E Collins
Birth Year: 1920
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Texas
State of Residence: Texas
County or City: Polk
Enlistment Date: 11 Dec 1945
Enlistment State: Texas
Enlistment City: Camp Fannin Tyler
Grade Code: Private First Class
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
He was a proud Army veteran of World War II. He married Oma Fritz on November 7, 1948. He was a self-employed logger for many years. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping with his family, doing woodworking and playing 42 with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father as well as one great grandson, Trevor.
His survivors include his wife of 58 years, Oma Collins, his daughter, Jeanelle Cude, and son Bobby Collins and wife Becky. He is also survived by grandchildren Bridgette, Amber, Garet, Richard (Buger), Britney, Alana and Chelsee; and great-grandchildren Nikki, Tarah, Casey, Kylie, Paislie, Rease, Lauren, Decklan, James and McKenna.
Additional information privided by FindAGrave contributor, Virginia Mae, and added on 03-29-13:
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: James E Collins
Birth Year: 1920
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Texas
State of Residence: Texas
County or City: Polk
Enlistment Date: 11 Dec 1945
Enlistment State: Texas
Enlistment City: Camp Fannin Tyler
Grade Code: Private First Class
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
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