Lonnie Collins, 66, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 in San Augustine County. He was born August 14, 1942 in Center to Frank Collins and Stella Graves Collins. Mr. Collins was a member of McClelland Community Church. He had owned and operated Collins Pest Control for over 45 years.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, May 9th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, May 10th at McClelland Community Church with Bro. Chris Collins and Bro. Charlie Bush officiating. Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery.

He is survived by:

Wife, Linda Collins of Center

Daughter, Lori Alvis & husband James of Center

Sons:
Chris Collins & wife DeAnna of Center
Brian Collins & wife Crystal of Center

Grandsons:
Jon Collins of Center
Cory Collins of Center
Michael "Mac" Collins of Center

Granddaughters:
Brittany Payne & Whittany Payne of Center
Brianna Alvis of Center

Sisters:
Dorothy Hess of Center
Marcia Wood of Center

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Frank & Stella Collins