Earl Gilbert Collins, 84, passed into eternal rest on June 19, 2017. He was born in Houston, Texas on February 23, 1933. Earl married Carolyn on January 14, 1955. Earl was stationed in the Army in Mannheim, Germany. He had a career working with sheet metal and was a member of Sheet Metal Local #54 and worked for Harris County Sheriff Reserve. Earl had a passion for sports, family, and his animals.
Left to cherish his memories are: children: Diane Barnett & husband Billy and Jeanne Eggers; grandchildren: Christina Watson, William Barnett, Daniel Barnett, Andreas Eggers, Caitlin Eggers; great-grandchildren: Breanna Watson, Jayme Gann and Chrislynn White. Earl is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Blanche Collins; his wife of 59 years, Carolyn; and his brothers, Milburn Collins, Harold Collins, Bob Collins, Raymond Collins and Jerry Collins.
Family will receive extended family and friends for visitation on Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. Funeral will be the following day, June 23, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Grand Chapel at Brookside Funeral Home with the interment following in Brookside Memorial Park.
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