Earl Collins, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2014. Earl was born on November 17, 1932 to Arthur Collins and Frankie Flowers.
Earl grew up and attended schools in south Florida and was in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955 and resided in Corpus Christi since 1971 and retired from CCAD, Earl also had his pilot's license.
Earl married Gloria Kirby on October 14, 1958 (now deceased). Earl later married Patricia Milligan on July 6, 1966. Earl is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Gloria, son Robert, and sisters Katherine and Juanita. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Collins, sons, Lance (Jeanne) Collins of Lexington S.C., David of Corpus Christi, daughters, Audrey of Corpus Christi and Lynn Robertson of Lake Jackson, Texas, Brother Eugene Collins, Lake Tahoe, California. Donations may be made to Gulf Coast Humane Society or other animal rescue facilities. A memorial service will be held on Thursday November 20, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church 1514 Flour Bluff Dr.