Nathan Bernard Collins of Lucas, TX died on February 22, 2019 after a long struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was 64.
Nathan was born on September 19, 1954 in Texarkana, AR to Nathaniel Jr and Delores Collins. He spent his childhood years living in Naples, TX with his parents, two brothers, his grandparents, two "aunts" and an "uncle", the latter three similar in age to him and his siblings. They lived next door for most of his childhood and formed an extended nuclear family.

He graduated from Paul Pewitt High School in 1972 in the top ten academic group and left a large leadership footprint. After high school Nathan attended Baylor University in Waco, TX where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in 1976. He then went to Texas Tech University to pursue graduate studies in chemistry.

Nathan had a nearly 40 year-long professional career, much of it in the semiconductor industry but also in process improvement positions in other industries. Employers included Safram Seats, Red River Army Depot, Texas Instruments, Philips Semiconductors, VLSI Technologies, AMD and Mostek. He achieved a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification as a process improvement professional. Nathan lived in a number of cities as he followed this career path including Dallas area cities, Colorado Springs, San Antonio and Texarkana. His career also afforded him travel opportunities both nationally and internationally.

Nathan is survived by his devoted spouse, Roberta, whose loving care never wavered during his journey and illness. Father Nathaniel of Texarkana, two brothers and sister-in-laws, Bruce (Cyndy) of San Marcos, CA and Hobart Dwain (Sheila) of Wake Village, TX. Two nieces Charise Battle and Dwaina Collins and two nephews Grant Collins and Nathan Collins. A great nephew, Krayson Battle and great niece, Genesis Battle. He is also survived by members of his childhood "extended nuclear family" Sara Washington (Richard), Raydonna Hall (Lester) and Patrick Collins (Lee Anna). He was preceded in death by his mother Delores.

Visitation for Nathan will be Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 5:00 PM followed by a service at 6:00 PM. Burial will be at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens at 10:00 AM on Thursday.