Luchious James “Jim” Collins, 73, of Brenham, formally of Port Arthur, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. Jim was born December 26, 1946 in Port Arthur to the late Raymond James Collins and Eunice Sonnier Collins. Jim worked for the Port Arthur Fire Department for 10 years before retiring from the Jefferson County Sheriff Department with 21 years of service. After retirement Jim worked as a funeral assistant with Broussard’s Mortuary in Nederland for 6 years.
Jim is survived by his wife, Pat Collins of Brenham; his son, Jake Collins of Tennessee; his sister, Glenda Mouton and her husband, Wallace; his step-children, Tina Aguinaga of Brenham, Phillip Aguinaga and his wife, Sherri of Roundrock, David Aguinaga and his wife, Estella of Rowlett, and Debra Ann Clay and her husband, Eric of Austin. Also surviving is his thirteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Clohe Collins, sister, Veronica LaBauve, and brother, Ruben Venable.
A gathering of family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 with the funeral service to begin at 3:00 p.m. at Melancon's Funeral Home in Nederland. Jim’s longtime friend, Kirby Smith will officiate the service. A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham, Texas with Dr. Mel McKinney officiating.