Raphael "Ray" Collins

Raphael P. ”RAY”Collins, 77, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018. He was a native of Dulac, LA and a resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at First Baptist Church of Houma on Saturday June 16, 2018 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM. A Memorial Service will begin at 11:00AM at First Baptist of Houma with burial at a later date.

Raphael is survived by his wife of twenty-three years, Laura Cecile Courteaux Collins; sons, John Solet and Companion Julie Arhend, Ronnie Cunningham, and Kenneth and wife Cursarah Tyler; daughters, Angel and husband Darnell Smith, Kelly and husband John De Coursey; brothers Gerald, Kimple and Aloysius Collins; sisters, Sylvia Collins, Elaine Christoffersen, Sonja Babin; grandchildren, India, Bre and Ava Smith, Nevaeh Cunningham, Lorelie and John James “J.J” Solet, Tyler and Brandon DeCoursey , Kenneth Tyler Jr. and Kimberly Tyler; and two great grandchildren, Keegan and Keeston Smith.

He is preceded in death by his parents Camille and Elsie Fryou Collins.

Raphael was a salesman in the Oilfield Industry. He loved hunting, fishing and enjoyed cooking.   He also loved to spend time with his many friends and family.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt and special thanks to Dr. Mark Walker and Haydel Memorial Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church or T.A.R.C.

Chauvin Funeral is honored to serve the Collins family