Robert Lee Collins, age 66, of Jackson, KY passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington KY. He was born July 27, 1960, in Hazard, KY and was the son of the late Clay and Marie Campbell Collins. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Roger Collins and an infant brother.
He is survived by his sons: Ova Lloyd Collins of Jackson, KY and Timothy Wayne Collins & Brian of OH. Three daughters: Kristie Ritchie & J.D. of Jackson, KY. Sally Collins & Homer and Amanda White & James of Indiana. Four brothers: Lawrence “Shorty” Collins of Whitesburg, KY. Jimmy Collins of Hazard, KY. Henry Collins of IN and Earl Dean Collins of Chavies, KY. Three sisters: Lula Burgess and Dale of WV and Cora Collins of Whitesburg, KY and Wanda Goff of Pikeville, KY. Eight grandchildren: Vincent, Elaina, Kylee, Jayden, Joshua, Jacob, Zachary, Marshall, One great grandson: Logan. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Timothy Morris officiating. Burial in Jackson Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Saturday from 5:00-9:00 pm. Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
