Robert Lee Collins, age 72, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his residence.

Robert was born on March 2, 1949 in Somerset, KY to the late Ernest Eugene Collins and Ernestine Marie McDowell Collins.   He was a 1968 graduate of Somerset High School.  Robert worked for the U.S. Forestry Service and later traveled all over as a Class A truck driver.  He loved fishing, nature, hot-rods and spending time with his family.

He is survived by three daughters, Cynthia Collins (and Elise Suarez) of Louisville, KY, Robyn Collins of Louisville, KY, Dr. Brittany (and Ron) Collins Hampton of Saginaw, MI; one son, Christian (and Ami) Collins of Fort Washington, MD; one sister, Joella Corbitt of Houston, TX; one grandson, Seth Adam Pitts of Louisville, KY; one auntie, Sarah Stigall; and one niece, Stacye (and Gus) Collins-Donaldson of Houston, TX. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Ernestine Collins.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm at South Maple Street Baptist Church in Somerset, KY.

Robert’s memorial service will follow on Saturday at 1:00pm at South Maple Street Baptist Church with Rev. James Bartleson officiating.  Burial will be at Stanford-Pike Cemetery at a later date.

The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to South Maple Street Baptist Church. 

You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website:  www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Robert Collins.