Luther Malcolm Collie was born May 13, 1898, in Brownwood, Texas, the son of William Harden Collie & Nancy Annie (Bowden) Collie. He married Ethel Mae Fletcher on February 18, 1920.
Malcolm was a plumber by trade and making interesting things from pipe fittings was one of his many hobbies. He fashioned a sculpture out of copper tubing, depicting a stalking Indian with a tomahawk. It was Edna Lankart's suggestion that this metal sculpture be used as the Malcolm Collie Award, more affectionately known as the "Hemmie." It was awarded for the first time at the 1966 Regional Meeting at Brazosport to Carl Sauer for his seedling which he named Hemerocallis 'Brazosport Hemmie'. The award was a "traveling award" and was kept by the winner until the next winner was chosen.
Malcolm's wife, Mae, served as leader of the Read Red Robin for over 10 years and Malcolm filled a special place in each member's heart as the Papa Robin.
For many years Malcolm was active in the Coggin Avenue Baptist Church, Brownwood Art Club, and Brownwood Iris Society
Malcolm was the President of the Heart of Texas Daylily Society for many years, and was President at the time of his death.
Besides his love for daylilies, he grew some of the most beautiful Gladiolus to be seen.
Malcolm died in Brownwood on August 15, 1971, after a lengthy illness. His passing was a great loss to Region 6. He had a marvelous sense of humor and was always jolly and full of fun.
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