Services for Lonnie Dean Collins, 58, of Salado will be at Central Texas Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, Tx. at 12:00PM, Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Officiating will be David Devereaux followed by Military Honors. Lonnie died February 6, 2016 at Harker Heights hospital. He was born in Clovis, Ca to George Collins, Sr and Patricia Short. He was as Private Second Class in the Army and received the National Defense Medal for marksmanship. Lonnie loved woodworking and became a cabinet maker. He also loved fishing with his all the children and grandchildren. Independently, he was very active in prison ministry. He is preceded by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife Wendy Collins, step-mother Phronie Collins, sister Susan Dugas, brother George Collins, Jr., sons Lonnie Collins, Jr., Michael Collins and three grandchildren. Flowers will be received at the funeral home. Services are in the care of Broecker Funeral Home, Salado.