A Funeral Service for Ronald "Bear" Collins, 66, of Marshall will be held at 2:00p.m., Thursday, July 13, 2017 at First United Methodist Church of Marshall with Rev. Rodger Garbs officiating. Interment will follow the service in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Collins passed away Sunday, July 09, 2017 in Longview.

Ronald Collins was born January 20, 1951 in Marshall, Texas to Herbert and Evelyn Collins. He worked for many years as a Supervisor for SWEPCO until his retirement. Ronald enjoyed the outdoors, enjoyed people and enjoyed being active. Every weekend Ronald and his son Scotty could be found playing a game of golf. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, playing his guitar, and old cars. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren, Kara and Cayden. Ronald had a kind heart and was known for helping his friends. He was a handyman who enjoyed building. Caddo Lake was a second home for Ronald. He enjoyed his time spent on the lake, fishing and relaxing. He enjoyed his time spent at his lake house with family and friends. Ronald loved his dog and helped take care of Scotty's dog.

Surviving Ronald is his mother, Evelyn Collins; son, Scott Collins and his wife, Jennifer; two brothers, Rickey Brown and Jackie Collins and his wife, Terry; grandchildren, Kara Collins and Cayden Collins, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Preceding him death was his father, Herbert Collins; wife, Mona Amonette Collins; and son, Michael Collins.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.