Joseph Lewis Collins passed on Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 87. Born Sunday, February 19, 1939 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joseph was the son of Edward Collins and Pauline Collins, and was a resident of Arlington, Texas. Raised in Pennsylvania\u2019s Hill District, Joseph graduated from Schenley High School in 1957. He later served six years in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant\u2014years that spoke to a steady sense of duty and the kind of backbone that didn\u2019t require an announcement. Joseph married his wife, Jacqueline Elizabeth Hogan, and together they welcomed six children. He spent 25 years with American Airlines as a jet mechanic before moving into the role of flight instructor, where his careful hand, sharp know-how, and calm patience helped others learn to do things the right way\u2014because with Joseph, \u201cgood enough\u201d was rarely the goal when \u201cdone correctly\u201d was on the table. In his spare time, Joseph took pride in tending his lawn and working on cars\u2014hands-on work that suited him just fine. He also loved watching old movies and listening to old songs, enjoying the familiar comforts that never go out of style. He had an eye for antiques, too\u2014the kind of appreciation that could spot a good find, a good story, or at the very least something worth talking about for the next twenty minutes. And if there was a holiday gathering, Joseph especially treasured being there\u2014where the room felt fuller, warmer, and, with him in it, noticeably more entertaining.<\/p>\n
\n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n
View more details from the funeral home site<\/a>.<\/p>\n