LAPLACE — Sgt. Son “Biddy” Collins Jr. passed away June 11. A native of LaPlace, he was 82. In 2000, Sgt. Collins retired from the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s office after 15 years of service. He then served as an auxiliary deputy until 2006.

Collins was given a full send off by the St. John Sheriff’s Officers, who lined the way to St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery after the service at Beech Grove Baptist Church.