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Howard Neal Collins, born Aug. 15, 1937, passed away at his home in Kerrville July 6, 2024, after a brief illness. Howard was born and grew up in Lubbock, graduated from Lubbock High School, graduated from Texas Tech and began his career in banking at American State Bank.
He married his high school sweetheart, Roma Caviness, in 1958, was married 67 years and had two daughters, Carrie and Polly. Their journey led them to Waco, Ft. Worth, Miami and ultimately to Kerrville in 1973.
Howard derived joy from nurturing or helping others whether it be family, friends or strangers. He had a quick wit and dry sense of humor.
We rejoice and are comforted knowing Howard is home with our Lord and Savior and he
leaves us with a lifetime of beautiful memories that will sustain us until we are reunited.
Howard was preceded in death by his daughter, Polly Collins; twin brother, James Collins; sister in-law, Ann Collins; and brother in-law, Don Douglass.
Howard is survived by his wife, Roma; daughter, Carrie Collins; sister, Carol Douglass; niece, Cathryn; nephews, Trigg, Brent, Clark, Greg, Neal; and many cousins and friends who loved and appreciated Howard’s kindness, thoughtfulness and terrific sense of humor.
We wish to thank Alamo Hospice, Dr. Grocki, Kish, Juanita and Dr. De Los Santos for their compassionate care.
As per Howard’s request, no service is planned and his ashes will be spread with his daughter Polly who preceded him in death.
He married his high school sweetheart, Roma Caviness, in 1958, was married 67 years and had two daughters, Carrie and Polly. Their journey led them to Waco, Ft. Worth, Miami and ultimately to Kerrville in 1973.
Howard derived joy from nurturing or helping others whether it be family, friends or strangers. He had a quick wit and dry sense of humor.
We rejoice and are comforted knowing Howard is home with our Lord and Savior and he
leaves us with a lifetime of beautiful memories that will sustain us until we are reunited.
Howard was preceded in death by his daughter, Polly Collins; twin brother, James Collins; sister in-law, Ann Collins; and brother in-law, Don Douglass.
Howard is survived by his wife, Roma; daughter, Carrie Collins; sister, Carol Douglass; niece, Cathryn; nephews, Trigg, Brent, Clark, Greg, Neal; and many cousins and friends who loved and appreciated Howard’s kindness, thoughtfulness and terrific sense of humor.
We wish to thank Alamo Hospice, Dr. Grocki, Kish, Juanita and Dr. De Los Santos for their compassionate care.
As per Howard’s request, no service is planned and his ashes will be spread with his daughter Polly who preceded him in death.