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Thomas W. Collins
December 6, 1941 ~ October 31, 2017 (age 75) 75 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Rusty Mason
November 4, 2017 1:57 PM
Mercy. This one hit me hard when I received the news of TC's passing. When I think of Evansville Sport's Writers, TC, Bill Fluty, and Tim Ethridge immediately come to mind. TC was special to me however. He covered the high school Golf scene and the Evansville Courier Men's City Golf Tournament during my youth. You could see him from a par 5 away with his Fort Branch cap he wore all of the time. I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by him multiple times. I'm not sure I even made it in his top-500 interviews in his career, but he was great with his questions, wit and humor. I always asked him after and interview how in the world he could read his shorthand. He chuckled every time.
In high school, I had the opportunity to work a couple of nights a week in the Evansville Courier Sports Department and got to know TC and the rest of the sports writers very well (Chuck Fields, Cliff Guilliams, Fluty, Steiny, and Ethridge). All were masters of their craft, but TC was my favorite.
It's been 25+ since I last had the pleasure to speak with TC, but I can't open up a sports section without thinking of him. He was a spectacular writer, gentleman, and friend. My condolences to Diana, Chris, Angela and the entire family. TC will be missed. He was the best of the best.
In high school, I had the opportunity to work a couple of nights a week in the Evansville Courier Sports Department and got to know TC and the rest of the sports writers very well (Chuck Fields, Cliff Guilliams, Fluty, Steiny, and Ethridge). All were masters of their craft, but TC was my favorite.
It's been 25+ since I last had the pleasure to speak with TC, but I can't open up a sports section without thinking of him. He was a spectacular writer, gentleman, and friend. My condolences to Diana, Chris, Angela and the entire family. TC will be missed. He was the best of the best.
Message from Bill Jackson
November 3, 2017 6:08 AM
So sorry to hear about the loss of Tom. He did a fine job for us at The Courier and was a good friend to many. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
A candle was lit by Rod & Suzette Douglas
on November 2, 2017 8:40 PM
A candle was lit by Sandi & Jim Schele
on November 2, 2017 5:05 PM
Message from Bob Barrett-Former Head Basketball Coach USI Women's, Memorial HS Girls
November 2, 2017 2:16 PM
Sorry for your loss....Tom was a Great sportswriter, but, more importantly, a Great Guy!.....Bob Barrett
Message from Chris' Old National Bank Vincennes Main Office Family
November 2, 2017 11:15 AM
Chris, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Message from George Pickersgill - Gibson County Veterans Service Office
November 2, 2017 10:52 AM
Today, on behalf of the citizens of a grateful county, we honor Mr. Collins' military service. We owe him, and those like him, a tremendous debt of gratitude. Surely our nation is a better and safer one because of his selflessness. I beg you to contact me if I may be of any service to your family. With deepest respect and sympathy.
A candle was lit by Debbie Vonderheide, Vincennes IN
on November 2, 2017 8:56 AM
Message from Laura Wilkerson, Evansville
November 2, 2017 8:49 AM
Diana & Family - sending love & prayers to you. May your husband rest in peace. Thinking of you.
Message from The Ralph DeBord Family
November 1, 2017 10:23 PM
We all are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
A candle was lit by Shana Hyneman
on November 1, 2017 10:19 PM
A candle was lit by George and Malinda Gilbert
on November 1, 2017 9:38 PM
Message from Ruth Stuessel
November 1, 2017 3:50 PM
Sorry to hear about Dad. Thinking of you. RUTH
A candle was lit by Albia & Brenda Yeast
on November 1, 2017 3:45 PM
A candle was lit by Judy Hyneman
on November 1, 2017 3:26 PM
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