Sam Forse Collins Explained

Sam Forse Collins
Office:Member of the Texas House of Representatives
Term Start:January 13, 1959
Term End:January 12, 1965
Birth Date:9 June 1928
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana
Death Place:Newton, Texas
Party:Democratic

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile .
  2. Web site: Building Toledo Bend caused controversy . 5 March 2008 .
  3. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/beaumontenterprise/name/sam-collins-obituary?id=31301045 Sam Forse Collins obituary
  4. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/beaumontenterprise/name/sam-collins-obituary?id=31301045 Sam Forse Collins obituary