Jimmy Henry Collins, Jr., son of Jimmy Henry Collins, Sr. and Juanita (Holman) Collins was born March 7, 1957 in Oklahoma City, OK.  He passed from this life December 28, 2022 in Arnett, OK. at the age of 65.  His early years were spent in Cement, OK. where he attended elementary school and as a teenager he moved with his family to Canadian, TX.  He was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Canadian and attended Canadian High School.  Jimmy was united in marriage to the love of his life, Debra Sue Eaves on November 2, 1974 at the Methodist Church in Arnett, OK.  Their union was blessed with three children, Jimmy Lynn, Starla Marie and Tara Colene.  Over the years the family lived in Cordell, Arnett, Elgin and Cement, OK. before returning to make Arnett their permanent home. Jimmy worked as a ranch hand and a welder but spent most of his career in the oilfield as a tool pusher until 1999 when a car accident left him disabled.

Jimmy was a man of many talents and was able to fix anything.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and he was a very talented artist.  He had a fondness for the sport of rodeo and was an active participant in his youth, earning himself the title of All Around Cowboy at the annual 4 ^th of July rodeo in Canadian, TX. in 1974.  Jim was the owner of Jim's Jigs and Lures. He loved spending time at Foss Lake where he enjoyed his days on the water and was promoted to full time camp host one summer.  Also bringing him great joy was attending events of his kids and grandkids and spending time with his family and friends made many cherished memories.

He is preceded in death by his parents Jimmy Collins Sr. and Juanita Collins, his siblings Jerry Wayne Collins, Jeffrey Edger Collins and Jeanette Ann Bennett. His father and mother in law, Lloyd Victor and Patsy Marie Eaves, sister in law Vickie Geraldine Craven, son in law Richard Lee Royal, a great niece Jordan Marie Flock and other loved ones.

Jimmy is survived by his beloved wife Debbie Collins of Arnett, OK., his children Jimmy Lynn Collins of Arnett, OK., Starla Marie Collins of Yukon, OK. and Tara Colene Royal of Blanchard, OK.  Grandchildren Garret Blaine Collins, Maeghan Victoria Sue Woodring and husband Merritt, Jacob Rollin Hajny, Collin Malcom Bryant, Jaydelyn Ruth and Kaizlyn Eave Dobrinski and great grands Paizlee and Kooper Collins.  Sister in law Glenna Leik and her husband Al of Edmond, OK., nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Memorials may be made to:

The Arnett Fire Department

c/o Shaw Funeral Home

PO Box 276

Vici, OK  73859