Collins Foots, Sr.

Obituary For Collins Foots, Sr.

Waxahachie, TX - Homegoing Service for Mr. Collins Foots, Sr. of New Orleans, affectionately known by his family as "Grandpa" will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025 at Antioch Baptist Church in Goudeau, LA. He was a dedicated truck driver for over 40 years with Rabalais, INC. Mr. Foots, who celebrated the remarkable milestone of 92 years of life, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his residence in Dallas, TX, entering eternal rest. Interment will be held in the church cemetery.

Rev. John Calbert will be officiating the funeral service.

Mr. Foots' memories are being cherished by: his children, Collins Foots, Jr., (Katherine) of New Orleans, LA, Katrina Marie Foots Riley of Houston, TX, and Jill Foots Chambers (Troy Sr.) of Dallas, TX; one sister, Viola Roberson; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mr. Foots' is preceded in death by: his wife, Etta Mae Foots; parents, Ester Fontenot Foots and Albert Foots.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 1, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church.

The family kindly request that flowers be sent to: Antioch Baptist Church: 5187 LA-361, Evergreen LA 71356

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.