Kenneth R. Collins
Funeral services for Kenneth Ronald Collins, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at First Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Collins passed away at 12:06 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2018 at his home.
He was born October 12, 1943, at West Plains, Missouri, to Fred Morgan Collins and Dorothy “Maxine” Foster Collins. On January 12, 1961, he was married at Eminence, Missouri, to Kay Smith. Mr. Collins was an electrician. He loved his farm, woodworking and most of all his family. Kenneth could fix anything and would help anyone in need without wanting recognized for his good deeds. Mr. Collins has been a member at First Baptist Church for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Collins, of the family home; three children, Kenny Collins and wife, Shelly, West Plains, Kenya Cook, West Plains and Karla McDuffey and husband, Tim, Linn Creek, Missouri; six grandchildren, Taran Collins, Jamie Collins, Kayla Baker, Austin Cook, Tyler McDuffey and Sara McDuffey; two great-grandchildren, Sophie and Emma Roberts; one sister, Rhonda Counts and husband, Steve, Bowling Green, Kentucky; and one niece, Angela Counts.
His parents preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wonderfully Made Class at First Baptist Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Larry Wood
November 17, 2018 @ 9:19 pm
So sorry to hear that Kenny past away. Marilyn and my prayers go out to Kay and the kids. I always remember, Kenny and Kay while I grew up in Eminence.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
November 18, 2018 @ 3:14 pm
Kaye, Kenya, Karla, Kenny and Jackie, Austin, Kayla, and Collins Family,
Our deepest sympathy to each one of you upon the loss of Kenneth. We will miss his sense of humor and the smile, friendly personality every time we were around him. May God comfort, encourage, and support each one of you through this difficult time. May God bless each one of you.
In Christian Love,
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Greg and Renee Stephens
November 19, 2018 @ 9:11 am
Greg and I are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers and with your family during this most difficult time.
Greg and Renee Stephens
James Trozzo
November 21, 2018 @ 9:34 am
We are saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Kay and her family,
James and Mary Ann Trozzo