In addition to his parents he was precede in death by a son Eddie Collins, grandson Tyler Hensley, brothers Tommy, Paul and Vernon Collins.
He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 44 years Myrtle Lingar Collins of Fourmile, KY; daughter Barbara and Farrlin Smith of Corbin, KY; sons James and Michelle Collins and Terry and Deanna Collins all of Fourmile, KY; a grandson he raised like a son Timmy (Jessica) Bays; grandchildren Jamie, Brittany, Katherine, Caitlyn, Terri Lynn, Shelby Collins, Savannah Smith, Dylan and Dakota Collins; two step-grandchildren Renee Hall and JP Smith; five great-grandchildren James ,Nathan Collins, Tripp Bays, Hailie and Aiden Hensley; two step-grandchildren Robbie and Ferrlin Hall; brothers Elmer, Sylvester and Mac Collins of Louisville, KY; sisters Katherine Gibson and Gertie West of Pineville, KY Lois Smith, Bessie Dewitt, Judy Satler and Shirley Christmas all of Louisville, KY; aunts, Dorothy Baker, Betty Webb and Alta Mason; best friends son-in-law Farrlin Smith, Tim Gregory, Ulis Lingar, Lewis Lingar, Lawrence Lingar and George Lewis; a host of family, friends. He was loved by all that met him and will be missed by those who knew him.
In addition to his parents he was precede in death by a son Eddie Collins, grandson Tyler Hensley, brothers Tommy, Paul and Vernon Collins.
He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 44 years Myrtle Lingar Collins of Fourmile, KY; daughter Barbara and Farrlin Smith of Corbin, KY; sons James and Michelle Collins and Terry and Deanna Collins all of Fourmile, KY; a grandson he raised like a son Timmy (Jessica) Bays; grandchildren Jamie, Brittany, Katherine, Caitlyn, Terri Lynn, Shelby Collins, Savannah Smith, Dylan and Dakota Collins; two step-grandchildren Renee Hall and JP Smith; five great-grandchildren James ,Nathan Collins, Tripp Bays, Hailie and Aiden Hensley; two step-grandchildren Robbie and Ferrlin Hall; brothers Elmer, Sylvester and Mac Collins of Louisville, KY; sisters Katherine Gibson and Gertie West of Pineville, KY Lois Smith, Bessie Dewitt, Judy Satler and Shirley Christmas all of Louisville, KY; aunts, Dorothy Baker, Betty Webb and Alta Mason; best friends son-in-law Farrlin Smith, Tim Gregory, Ulis Lingar, Lewis Lingar, Lawrence Lingar and George Lewis; a host of family, friends. He was loved by all that met him and will be missed by those who knew him.
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