Richard passed away Friday, January 9, 2015, in Gilmer.
Burial will be in Marvin Chapel Cemetery near Van.
Mr. Collins was born December 25, 1949 in California to William and Jean Croft Collins.
Richard worked at Emerald Bay for the past 11 years where he was known as the "Weather Man." He had lived in Ben Wheeler for the past 40 years and was a Baptist by faith.
He is survived by his adopted family: Margie Rogers of Ben Wheeler, Subrina and Allen Wheeler of Ben Wheeler, Thomas and Alice Swiney of Snyder, Joe and Gaylene Rogers of Benton, Arkansas, Heith Rogers of Ben Wheeler, Vickey & Randy Pettie of Ben Wheeler, Mollie and Billy Tompkins of Ben Wheeler, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; adopted dad, John Rogers and adopted brother, William Swiney.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
