Ronald Dale

"Reno" Collins

Ronald Dale "Reno" Collins passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 30, 2026.

Reno was born on May 6, 1938 to Floyd Dale "Tommy" and Dorothy Collins in Wichita Falls, TX.

He was a 1956 graduate  of Wichita Falls Senior High. He attended Texas A&M University.

While in the Army Reserves, he was called into service as Special Forces to Cambodia (Pre-Viet Nam War).

He was a Policeman for Wichita Falls Police Department. He  was shot in the line of duty in 1965, and later took a disability retirement after 10 years of service.

Most of his adult life was spent in the Car Business. He worked as Salesman, Used Car Manager, New Car Manager,  General Manager.

He pastored a store front church on Monroe St. called "The Church" from 1984-1986.

Reno served many years as Prayer Pastor at Evangel Temple in Wichita Falls. He, also, was a member of Evangel's "Council of Kings".

We all have memories listening to Reno preach and teach, he planted many seeds in the hearts and minds of many people over the years, as well as the prayers that were said by Reno.

Reno was ordained as a Credentialed Chaplain on December 18, 2013.

He is preceded in death by his 3 year old son, Hobey Dale Collins, daughters, Cody Collins Wyche, and Dana Collins Wilson and son, Curt Allen Collins. His Father Tommy, and Mother Dorothy.

He is survived by his son, Joshua Collins. His sisters, Mikie Smith and husband Grady, Sherry Morton  and husband Garry.

Stepdaughter, Danielle Mansfield and husband Rick.

Stepson, Wesley Mitchell.

Grandsons, Coby Wilson, Austin Wyche, and Cooper Dale Collins.

Granddaughters, Bree Hughes, Sadie Collins, Shelby Collins.

Step Grandchildren, Kendall Laster, Daellyn Laster, Benson Laster, Carson Mansfield, Ethan Mansfield, Mason Mitchell,

Abel Mitchell, and Gabby Grace Mitchell and numerous Nieces  and Nephews

Reno loved God's Word and taught  many classes throughout the years. Many were blessed to learn God's Word under his teaching.

There is no service planned at this time.

A Special thank you, and may "Jesus Bless You" to all the angels that took care of Reno at Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation, Texoma Christian Care Center, and Hospice of Wichita Falls.