James Ray Collins, 72, of
Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Ft. Smith, AR. James was born December 11, 1947 in Turlock,
CA to John Troy & Bessie Alvada (Austin) Collins. He was a minister. James was preceded in death by his parents;
son, Jearld; sisters, Letha Taylor & Betty Rowland; brothers, John &
Stan Collins.
Survivors include his wife,
Forrestene; daughter & son in law, Jennette & Danny McLaughlin of
Panama, OK; sons & daughters in law, J.R. & Denise Collins of Poteau,
OK, Jarrod & Sharell Collins of McAlester, OK; grandsons, Jake & wife
Kaci Collins, Josh & wife Melissa Collins, Bobby & wife Leslie Naylor,
Tyler Hamm, Jaden, Jordan, Connor, Jace and Cort Collins; granddaughters, Kylie & Brittney; great
granddaughters, Evie, Kadyn and Kamdyn; great grandsons, Brayn, Jagen &
Andy; other relatives, loved ones and friends.
Services will be 1 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at First Baptist
Church in Poteau, OK with Ernest Brown officiating. Burial will be at Laura-McGee Cemetery,
Buffalo Valley, OK. Pallbearers will be
his grandsons and great grandsons.
3 comments:
James and Forrestine were such warm friendly people. Sunday morning during the service, during the visiting part they would be up shaking hands and hugging necks. Such Sweet people. James will be missed.
My first pastor.good friend .prayed with me & helped me understand salvation .babtized me & both my little girls .many trips miles & memories.floated the Illinois river for years & church camps love & laughs .thanks Forrestine & family for sharing this good man .we are all blessed to have known brother James ...Brenda Hill Doyle Reel
Bro James was such a great great friend and Pastor. Most Sunday nights after church he and Forrestine( Mrs Wonderful) would go to Denny's in McAlester just to visit and laugh .Precious memories. He fought a good fight as he battled health problems ,never complaint.
And Forrestine always by his side(his helpmate), We will all meet again in our Heavenly Home.
Howard and Wilda Cox
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