Robert Ervin Collins Sr, 87 passed away Monday, September 12, 2005 at his residence in Port Neches with his family by his side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 15, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches with Rev. Bennie Patillo officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 to 8 PM Wednesday evening, with a Christian Vigil to be held at 5:00 PM at the mortuary.
Bob was born on September 10, 1918 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He’s lived in the Port Neches area since 1944. He graduated from Dallas High School and from Texas A&M University on February 8, 1940 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He then graduated from Oklahoma University on June 9, 1941 with a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering. Following graduation from college, Bob was employed by Texaco Inc. at their Sunburst, Montana refinery. He was subsequently transferred to Texaco’s Port Arthur refinery. During WW II, Bob was transferred to Neches Butane Products Company continuing to work at that location until his retirement. At the time of his retirement, Bob was the Superintendent of Production. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches. During retirement, Bob enjoyed playing golf, bridge, and traveling.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ruby Collins Sr., brother Raymond G. Collins Jr. and sister, Marguerite Johnson. Those left to cherish his memory’s are his wife of 62 years, Cecille Anne Collins; son Robert E. “Bob” Collins Jr. and wife Dot of Port Neches; two daughters, Judith Anne Vaughn and husband Andrew of Georgetown, and Janice Kay Buckley and husband Ronald of San Antonio; grandchildren, Neil Vaughn, Reid Vaughn, Tracy Collins McMullen; Great granddaughter, Taylor Collins McMullen; nephew, Ray G. Collins III, and a host of friends and relatives.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Hebert Public Library, 2025 Merriman, Port Neches, Texas 77651.
Broussard’s Nederland
505 12th St
Nederland, Texas
(409) 722-3456
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