Douglas Collins
December 8, 1944 ~ April 18, 2018
Douglas Collins, 73, passed away April 18, 2018 in Bulverde, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Courtnay and G. Thomas Collins. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Fowler, of Spring Branch, TX., a daughter, Elizabeth Fowler of Brownsville, his sons, Richard, Robert (Jessica), and David (Belinda) of the Dallas area, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, his sisters, Janet Malen and Marylyn Ponder of Brownsville and G. Thomas Collins (Paula) of the Houston area and a step-son, Dillon Vanderford (Laura) of Brownsville.
Douglas was born in Harlingen, Texas, grew up and attended schools in Brownsville, graduating in 1962. He joined the Air Force and spent most of his time in England. After his time in the AF, he joined the Brownsville Police Department and then the Dallas Police Department. He often referred to this time as “having a ringside seat at the Greatest Show on Earth.” Douglas was also a very active Mason. Although he was a member of many Masonic groups, his two favorite were The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas where he served as the Grand High Priest in 2009-10 and the Texas Lodge of Research, where he served as Master and was awarded the Golden Trowel and the James Carter Award for Literary Excellence.
Memorial services will be at The Chapel in the Cove, 3674 Tanglewood Trail, Spring Branch, Texas Saturday, April 28th at 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Texas Masonic Retirement Center, 1501 West Division, Arlington, TX 76012
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A great man will be missed by all the people that knew him retha and Lee Kiphen
Just a good cop and a good guy. I pray Doug’s family and friends can find peace and comfort during this time of sadness and sorrow.
Guard the gate Doug, your brother and sisters in blue will arrive in time.
Brother Doug. Rest in Piece my Brother in Blue. You will be missed.
Remembering a great man like Doug Collins brings smiles to my face as he was a true friend, great Police Officer and brother Mason. May you Rest in Peace and I’ll see you sometime in the future in that house not made with hands, eternal in The Heavens.
So sorry Doug passed away. He was a longtime friend, a fellow Mason, and we worked together in the North Central Investigative Unit 1985-1989. We had also worked together In 1972 during a federal drug task force investigation. He was a fine police officer and could be counted upon to carryout his assignments. He always represented the Dallas Police Dept. with honor and pride. He will be missed. Rest in Peace my Brother.
My condolences to the Collins families. I’m sorry to hear about the loss of dear Doug. Some Bible scriptures that have helped me during times of loss include Isaiah 26:19 and Psalm 37:28,29 which states in part: “Your dead ones will live…They will rise up”. And the Bible also says “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will forever reside upon it”. Therefore the Bible promises that we may be reunited with our loved ones lost in death by means of an earthly resurrection. This is further confirmed by John 5:28,29 which says “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out”. This is possible thanks to Jesus Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Thus we have a genuine hope of everlasting life in a world without wickedness or suffering. I hope that these scriptures will be of some comfort to you.
Go in Peace Doug, you were a good friend, good Officer and a Masonic Brother, you WILL be missed
R. I. P. Doug. Great to have worked around you and see you at some of the Retiree’s lunches and banquets.