Robert Earl Collins, 78

Robert Earl Collins, 78, of Benton, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at his residence in Benton, Kentucky. Mr. Collins was owner/operator of Robert Collins Electric for over 50 years, President of Benton Electric Board, member of the zoning board and the board of adjustments, avid fisherman and hunter, and a member of First Baptist Church of Benton.

He was born on Sunday, March 12, 1944 in Benton, KY to the late Edna Marie (Noles) Collins and the late Robert Earl Collins. He was also preceded in death by one sister: Judy Henson.

He is survived by his wife: Dawn Marie (Warmath) Collins of Benton, KY; two daughters: Melissa Gunn and husband Chris of Benton, KY, Milly Singleton and husband Will of Trenton, KY; one step daughter: Heather McPherson and husband Boyd of Sedalia, KY; one stepson; Heith Morris and wife Susanne of Franklin, KY; five grandchildren: Collin, Carmen, and Candice Gunn and Gracey and Madelynne Singleton; three step grandchildren: Amberlie, Caleb, and Jacob Morris; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held between the hours of 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Collier Funeral Home, Benton, KY. Funeral service will be at Collier Funeral Chapel on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 4:00 PM with Brad Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in the Benton Cemetery.