Leonard Collins

Leonard Collins (Cotton) 78 of Winslow, Ark., went to be with Lord on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He passed away in Fayetteville with his family by his side. Leonard was born December 12, 1943 in Summerfield, Okla., to Bert and Odelia Collins. Leonard was a loving man who enjoyed music, farming, camping and travel. He was employed with the US Forestry for five years. Then he was employed with Campbell Soup for over 30 Years. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Frank, Floyd, John and Charlie Collins and two sisters, Aladean Turner and Maggie Pardue. He is survived by his loving wife of the home Gloria, to whom he was married to for over 55 years. Other survivors include one son Faron Collins and wife Judy of Winslow. Two daughters, Teresa Terry and husband Ken of Rogers and Kimberly Ridenoure and husband Steve of Fayetteville. One grandson Andy Terry and wife Amanda of Bentonville and one granddaughter Ripley Ridenoure of Fayetteville. One sister, Almeda Allen of Farmington. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2022 at the Vaught Cemetery in Mountainburg. In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to Willard Walker Hospice, 325 Longview Street, Fayetteville, Ark., 72703. On line condolences may be made to www.beardsfuneralchapel.com