Mr. Edward Franklin Collins of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, having attained the age of 90 years, 3 months, and 25 days. He was born on Tuesday, August 28, 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Leonard Reece & Inez (Cary) Collins. He was of the Christian faith, proudly served in the U.S. Army, and worked as an electrician for many years. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his brothers, Oris Collins, Arman Collins, Alton Collins, sister, Virginia Riddle, and grandson, Welby Lee Hicks.
He is survived by his children, Vanessa (& Terry) Grider of Burkesville, Kentucky, Demetris (& Larry) Fields of Glasgow, Kentucky, Barry (& Tina) Collins of Burkesville, Kentucky, grandchildren, Michael (& Meaghan) Fields, Allie Anderson, Jonathan (& Katie) Collins, Taylor Grider, and great-grandchildren, Emma Hicks, Collins Fields, Helen Fields and Reece Collins.
The funeral service was conducted on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Memory Chapel of the Norris-New Funeral Home with Bro. Frankie Sells & Bro. Kim McCoy officiating. Burial was in the Burkesville Cemetery in Burkesville, Kentucky. Casket Bearers were Jonathan Collins, Michael Fields, Kenny Claywell, Keith Cooper, Kim McCoy, and Chris Scott. In lieu of flowers, contributions appreciated to the Baise Cemetery, c/o Citizens Bank of Cumberland County, P.O. Box 810, Burkesville, Kentucky, 42717.
Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville was honored to be in charge of all the arrangements. Online condolences at https://www.norris-new.com
