William Collins Obituary William Thomas Collins, 73, of Lubbock passed away on May 30, 2020. He was born October 30, 1946 in Amherst, Texas. Born to George Harvey and Bessie Orenda Mayfield Collins. He was the 12th of 13 children and was an auto and hydraulic mechanic for 50 years. He lived the simple life and he enjoyed visiting with family woodworking and seeing his grandchildren. Survivors include 4 sons - William Collins Jr. of Palm Springs, CA, Patrick Collins of Frisco, Texas. Joe Collins and Amy of Lubbock, Texas. Tim Collins and wife Kathy of Kaufman, Texas. Brother George Collins of Lubbock, sisters Bessie Lamb of Colorado City, Texas, Rosalie Zeissel of Amarillo, Texas and Pat Greene of Marble Falls, Texas. Services for William are pending at this time.