Austin Hunter Collins

Austin Hunter Collins, 28, passed away in Dallas, Texas, on January 30, 2016. Austin is survived by his mother, Colleen Cook Collins, father Joseph Collins, brothers Justin (Liza) Collins. Nick Collins, Ben (Jackie) Collins, and Derek Didear, sister Danielle Didear, maternal grandmother Catherine S. Cook, aunt Cathy Phillips, uncle Kevin (Michelle) Cook, and many cousins.

Austin attended Christ The King School and graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School and Saint Edward's University. In 2011, Austin joined his mother in their family business, Cook Diamonds.

Austin was a kind and gentle man who treated friends and strangers with compassion and dignity. He leaves his loving family and friends with many fond memories. His cousins James and Joseph Cook, and friends Mickey O'Conner, Travis Rowe, Alex Gavin, Krueger Markwardt, Michael LaBarba, and Mike Sinacola will proudly serve as his pall bearers.

A Visitation will be held at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX, from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, February 3 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ The King Catholic Church, 8017 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas, at 10 am on Thursday, February 4 2016, with graveside services immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that gifts be made to Scottish Rite Hospital or the Cook Diamonds Scholarship Fund at Jesuit College Preparatory School.