Sam Forse Collins

Sam Forse Collins (June 9, 1928 – November 3, 2021) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member in the Texas House of Representatives from 1959 to 1964.[1][2][3]

Sam Forse Collins
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
In office
January 13, 1959 – January 12, 1965
Personal details
Born(1928-06-09)June 9, 1928
New Orleans, Louisiana
DiedNovember 3, 2021(2021-11-03) (aged 93)
Newton, Texas
Political partyDemocratic

Life and career

Collins was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Sam Cody Collins and Onie Lelee Forse. He grew up in Newton, Texas. Following his graduation from Newton High School, Collins attended Stephen F. Austin State University and Baylor University, graduating from the latter. He was married to Doris Shofner (died 1955) and Sue Johnson.

Besides his position in the Texas House of Representatives, Collins worked for the Sabine River Authority for 35 years, where he served as a general manager, and was a local sports announcer and historian.

Collins died November 3, 2021, in Newton, Texas.[4]

References
  1. "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile".
  2. "Building Toledo Bend caused controversy". 5 March 2008.
  3. Sam Forse Collins obituary. The Beaumont Enterprise, 5–6 Nov 2021. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
  4. Sam Forse Collins obituary. The Beaumont Enterprise, 5–6 Nov 2021. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
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