Charles Collins

Charles Collins of Roswell entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 14, 2012 at his home in Roswell. He was 63 years old. Charles Richard Collins was born on June 23, 1948 to P.A. and Dorothy (Province) Collins in Hobbs, NM. He obtained his Associates Degree and graduated from Officers Candidate School. Charles proudly served his country in the United Stated Army. He received many metals and commendations which include: a Bronze Star, Air Metal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Metal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Metal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Army Meritorious Unit Award, Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, and an Overseas Service Ribbon. He was discharged Honorably in 1970. Charles was a proud American. He also received the American Patriot Award and was a member of the VFW, 101st Airborne, and the NRA. Charles married Donna Kay Rogers in 1973. He and Donna spent many wonderful years together and had a son, Charles Ryan. She precedes him in death. He lived in Roswell for the past 24 years and attended church at Grace Community. Charles will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Those left to cherish Charles’ memory are son, Charles Ryan Collins, wife Susan and daughter Jenna Kay; mother, Dorothy Lee Collins; brother, Kevin Dale Collins, wife Dee and children Ricky and Chris; sister, Princilee Kay Collins and son Nathan and his beloved dogs Bear, Snooky and Nixon. Preceding Charles in death is wife, Donna Kay Collins and father, Prince Anderson Collins. A Memorial Service will be held in Charles’ memory at 11am, Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Temple Baptist Church in Hobbs, NM with Pastor Lavoid Ford officiating. Darrel Powell, Billy Gibbons, Glen Smith, Tommy Crabtree, Michael Collins, Doyle Province, Gus Marker, Kevin Collins, Gary Cothran, Chris Collins, and Ricky Collins will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory

Charles Collins

June 23, 1948 - May 14, 2012