Mr. William Monroe Collins

August 6, 1950 - September 21, 2019

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, a time to pluck up that which is planted.” Ecclesiastes 3; 1-2 William Monroe Collins was born on August 6, 1950 in Lake Providence, Louisiana to the union of the late Willie A. Collins and Willie Mildred Perkins Collins. Monroe, as he was affectionately known, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on Saturday, September 21st, 2019 at the Ochsner LSU Health Medical Center-Shreveport, Louisiana. Monroe accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the beautiful Lake Providence by the late Reverend F. W. Wilson, New Morning Star Baptist Church in Lake Providence (on the Island). He was known as a man with good work ethic. Monroe worked hard, whether it was doing factory work, construction, or helping repair something for family members. He put his heart into his work. Monroe was loved by so many and known for his joking and easygoing personality. He liked people and people liked him—no matter where he lived while on this earthly journey. Monroe had a zeal for life. Family lovingly called him, “Lil Bro,” and he was remembered for his serious passion for fishing as well as his love of hunting. He enjoyed music and singing, and he could sing, too. Monroe was also a carpenter and an artist. He was a good carpenter and talented artist who could draw almost anything. He was skilled in building woodcraft furniture and whatnots, which was a hobby for some time. In his day, he was an all-around athlete, playing basketball and running track for G. W. Griffin High School, winning trophies in track during the glory days of Griffin High School. He also played baseball for the local community team. Monroe graduated from Lake Providence Senior High School in l970 and always talked fondly of those good teachers that taught him well the many skills he used in life. Monroe leaves to cherish his memories, longtime companion, Laura Mays, Atlanta, GA; daughter Stephanie Robinson (Kirby) Monroe, LA; five sisters: Rosie B. Collins (Shreveport, LA), Louiza Allen (Shreveport, LA), Carrie Douglas (Leroy) New Orleans, LA, Arlean Cain, (Willie) Shreveport, LA and Evelyn Kelly (Michael), Shreveport, LA; Three grandchildren: Raven White (Tystin), Brandon Robinson (Tawatha) and Keldrick Robinson; Five great grandchildren: Tyson, Tystin White, Jr., Ty’teuna White, Brandii Robinson, and Bra-Lynn Robinson; a very special nephew/little brother, Reginald J. Collins, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Monroe was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Edward Collins and William Howard Ferguson, his maternal grandparents Ben and Freddie Henson Perkins, and many other uncles, aunts, and cousins. Monroe will always be remembered for his easygoing attitude, his chef-like cooking, delicious bar-b-q, and most endearingly for his fun and loving spirit. He will be greatly missed.