Oakdale Cemetery

Paden, Lincoln County, Oklahoma

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Submitted by: Terry Dudley

Ralph Eugene Collins

August 8, 1930 ~ January 24, 2022

Ralph Eugene Collins was born to Elmer (Duley) and Pauline (Roberson) Collins on August 8th, 1930 North of Paden, Oklahoma.

He married Ida Mae Davenport June 26, 1948. They were married 73 years.

He is survived by his three children: Leslie (Corky) Collins, Billy Collins and Jannett and Karan Kellogg and husband Ronnie. Four grandchildren: Allan Collins and Kim, Amy Gonzalez and Leo, Tracy Lee and Steve all of Paden. Shellie Roberts and Thomas of Olive. Eight Great Grandchildren: Wade, Madison, Amber, Alex, Allison, Mason, Lane and Cole. Two Great Great Grandchildren : Keatyn and Wrenley. Brother James Collins and Sister Juanita Kendrick and many other relatives and friends.

Proceeding him in death was his wife Ida Mae, his parents and in laws, daughter in law June Collins, grandson Rusty Kellogg, Brothers Jr Collins and Billy Joe Collins.

Ralph graduated from Paden Public Schools. He worked in the oil field and traveled to California to work in the orchards and fruit canning factories until he began his career at Tinker Air Force Base in 1951 and retired in 1985 as a Supervisor inventory management specialist in the Resources Management Division, Directorate of Materiel Management and became a full time farmer.

He served on several boards and advisory committees. He was a big supporter of 4H and FFA and enjoyed raising and working with show cattle with his grandchildren. He enjoyed planting and harvesting a large garden and sharing his bounty with neighbors. He enjoyed being a part of Burnett Mission Church and served as a deacon for many years.

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