Ira “Buddy” Francis Collins, Jr., age 79,of Richardson TX. passed away on October 25, 2012. He was born on February 8, 1933, in Hebbronville, TX to Ira F. and Evelyn Collins. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy Collins; daughters, Chris Patterson and husband John, Melinda Larch and husband Jim, and Karen Ford; sisters, Peggy Brawner and Marilyn Whites; 4 grandchildren, Shera Preskitt, Katie Elder, Jesse and Karley Ford; 1 great granddaughter, Madelyn Elder. Buddy moved to Cleburne, TX where he graduated High School and met his adoring wife, Dorothy. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Buddy worked for Texas Instruments for 25 years and retired with DSC/Alcatel. He loved his farm and enjoyed hunting. Buddy was so proud of his family and he will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home on Sunday 11-4-2012 1215 Cherokee Dr Richardson from 2-4 pm In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice, 1111 Summit Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76102.