Obituaries

Martin Eugene Collins

Martin Eugene Collins, age 91, of Benton passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016. He was born May 5, 1924 in Benton. Martin was a retired Mill Wright at Reynolds Metals Co., member of the Benton Masonic Lodge #34 since 1953, a US Army Veteran and a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Dovie Willis Collins, wife, Alice Irene Collins, son, Gary Collins, a sister Patsy, and a grandson, Derek Collins. Survivors, son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Sue Collins, Conway; brother, Jimmy Ray Collins, Memphis, Tenn., granddaughter, Heather Gibson, great-grandchildren, Kayle Gibson, Jay Gibson, Logan Collins, Eathan Collins, Paizlee Collins, and Cannon Collins. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ashby's. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Harmony Cemetery. Minister will be Bro. Stephen Westbrook. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published April 26, 2016

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