Daryl "Tom" Thomas Collins

July 7, 1946 - January 29, 2022

Daryl “Tom” Thomas Collins, Sr. passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the age of 75. He was born on July 7, 1946 in Hammond, LA to the late Aldrich “Happy” Gabriel Collins and Dorothy Jenkins Collins. Tom was the beloved husband of Lurleen Mahady Collins for 57 years. He was the loving father of Lisa Collins, Christine Fitzpatrick (Jamie), Sheri Bounds (Tim), and Daryl Collins, Jr. (Wendy). Tom was the proud grandfather of Travis Miguel (Rachael Silvers), Cara Anthony (George Kernan), Patrick Anthony, Colby Motichek, Devin Bounds (Zuzanna), Megan Bounds, Jacob Bounds, Lauren Bounds, Regan Moreau, Beau Collins, and Blake Collins; great-grandfather of Scarlett Silvers, Aria Miguel, Gabrielle Vaughn, and Charlie Bounds; great great-grandfather of Amara Johnston. He was the brother of Susan Martens (Johnny), the late Carol Collins, and Mike Collins, Tom graduated from Covington High School in 1964. He started his auto repair shop at home and within a few years, he had a successful auto and tire business. His success was due to his extensive mechanical knowledge and his honesty and integrity in dealing with his customers. Tom was a devoted family man who enjoyed wood-working, and camping. He was also an avid sports fan. He loved his family and rarely missed any of the activities his children and grandchildren participated in. After suffering a spinal cord injury in 1995, Tom overcame many odds. He was able to touch the lives of more people and have a greater impact than many of us could ever dream. His strength, perseverance and sheer will to live and complete his journey here on Earth was nothing short of amazing. Relatives and friends are invited to the Liturgy of the Word at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:00 AM until Mass time. Interment will follow the service at Theodore Dendinger Memorial Cemetery, Madisonville, LA. If preferred, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.