Birth date: Nov 9, 1938 Death date: Jul 20, 2021
Duane Collins Obituary Duane Collins passed away unexpectedly July 20th, 2021 in Tulsa at the age of 82. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Bixby-South Tulsa Funeral Service and Crematory. Duane was born November 9, 193 Read Obituary
Duane was a good friend, will miss him dearly.
I recall Duane from working at American Airlines in the purchasing department. Always a pleasant smile on his face and treated you with kindness. I went to hear him sing a number of times. My condolences are with Peggy and his family.
Duane was one of the biggest influences in my life. He was my boss and one of my closest advisors and friends since 1987. He hired me at age 23 at American Airlines in Purchasing when I had no “real” experience. He mentored my career, and after he retired we stayed in close contact. We enjoyed going to hear him sing, rather it be in a restored theater in Miami, OK or a local church in Bixby. We spoke by phone several times per year over the past 34 years. Every phone call ended with I love you. He encouraged me in my faith on a constant basis. And when I had difficult times, he offered words of encouragement. More than once we prayed together. My wife Lori and I anxiously awaited his mail letter “The Common Man” and read and cherished each one. Later his weekly e-mails became another source of encouragement and his way of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. In fact, I received an e-mail from Duane on Monday July 19th. He was the best boss I’ve ever had over my 40 year career and I’ll miss him deeply. But I celebrate that he’s home with his mom, dad and of course his brother that he always spoke about so fondly. Peggy, if you read this know that we love you also and that our prayers are with you. I’m heartbroken he has left us but joyful that he is in our Saviors presence. Chuck Simmons
Duane was a Sweet, Sweet man who truly loved His Lord.
