Obit Index
Updated: 08 Sep 2009

Daily Oklahoman, The 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
January 13, 2009

Benny R Collins, 70, formerly of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2009, while in the company of family members and following an extended illness at Integris Grove General Hospital in Grove, OK. Benny was born in Oklahoma City, OK on April 12, 1938, the son of the late Roy and Jessie Collins. He graduated from Capital Hill High School in Oklahoma City, OK.

Benny married Margaret Joan Kendea in Oklahoma City, OK on November 21, 1958. Benny served in the automotive repair industry until his retirement from Bob Howard Honda in 2000. He enjoyed cars, golfing, and spending time with his family. Benny was a wonderful husband, father and brother. He was a friend and blessing to everyone he came in contact with. Benny was a member of Elk River Baptist Church in Grove, OK.

Benny was preceded in death by both of his parents.

Benny is survived by his wife, Margaret Collins, of the home two sons, Eric and wife Daneen Collins and Vince Collins and one daughter, Cheryl and husband Keith Lozier of Grove, OK. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Brandi Pierce, Zach Lozier, Tiffney Finley & Erica Collins and six great-grandchildren, Adlee, Canaan, Malachi Pierce, and Zoey, Teagan, and Hudson Finley.

Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 2 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Jay, OK. The Rev. Daniel Newton will officiate. Services entrusted to Funeral Services of Grand Lake, Grove, OK.

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Compiled, transcribed and submitted by Marti Graham, Oklahoma County, OKGenWeb Coordinator, January 2009. Information posted for educational purposes for viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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