Raphard L. “Scottie” Collins, 89, of Beaumont died August 25, 2008 at his residence. A native of Sour Lake and lifelong resident of the area, Scottie retired in 1981 as a process operator with Neches Butane. He was a United States World War II Army veteran having served in the 36th Infantry Division.
Scottie was a man who loved his family, the Lord, and his church. He had many outdoor hobbies including fishing, shrimping, woodworking, and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his son, John Collins. Survivors include his wife, Wylma Collins of Beaumont; children, Kathryn Franklin and her husband Carley of Huntsville, Alabama, Robert Collins of Beaumont, Clydelle Ammerman and her husband Robert of Round Rock, and Connie Applebach and her husband Gary of Houston; sister, Clydell Moore; grandchildren, Keri Tougaw, Teri Franklin, Elisa Rhoades, Scotty Collins, Traci Collins, Ann Gaspard, Brenda Broussard, Jonathan Ammerman, Erin Ammerman, Zachary Applebach, and Jeffrey Applebach; great grandchildren, Wesley Brown, Lauren Brown, Jonah Franklin, Joshua Franklin, John Michael Franklin, Trenton Collins, Mia Broussard, Laynie Broussard; and other loving family members.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Cathedral in the Pines followed by burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. Honorary pallbearers will be Cathedral in the Pines Men’s Prayer Breakfast members and ushers. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday evening, August 27, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cathedral in the Pines Christian Center, 2350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703.
