Artie Collins, 62, of Judsonia, passed away August 23, 2017 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born November 20, 1954 at Renesselaer, Indiana to the late Albert and Captolar Whipple Collins.
     Mr. Collins loved fishing, traveling, and visiting with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Darla Collins; three brothers, Gene, Brownie, and Melvin Collins; and one sister, Charlotte Aud.
     He is survived by his loving companion, Lynette Neimeyer Collins of Judsonia; four sons, Artie Collins Jr. (Tara), Marshall Collins, and Anthony Collins all of Judsonia and Tyler Collins of Searcy; one daughter, Wendy Martin of Brazoria, Texas; two brothers, Francis Collins (Patty) of Rison, Arkansas and Jerry Collins of Mt. Vernon, IL; one sister, Daisy Brown (Herman) of Rison, Arkansas and ten grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
     Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Moore’s Church Cemetery, Rison, Arkansas.