Joe N. Collins, 68, of Columbia, KY passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. He was born on November 30, 1954 in Glasgow, Barren County, KY to the late Joe Norris Collins, Sr. and Ruth Wilma Jean Jessie Collins.
Joe was an emergency dispatcher for Adair County from 1993-2015, the current District 7 Constable, holding office since 1993, a co-owner of Coomer Oil Co., an E.M.T. for several years, and a truck driver for Superior Battery Manufacturing Co. He was active for many years with Adair Search & Rescue and was a member of Columbia Masonic Lodge #96.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gregory Collins.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Norma Collins of Columbia, KY
1 daughter: Janet Huckaby (Rodney) of Columbia, KY
1 sister: Pamela Bailey of Columbia, KY
Special Friend: Rilda Firkins of Columbia, KY
2 grandchildren: Taylor Burton and Remington Huckaby
1 great-grandchild: Kamree Wilson
A host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives & friends
Funeral Service: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 12 Noon at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville St., Columbia, KY
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 4 P.M. till 9 P.M. and Wednesday after 6 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
A masonic service will be held at 7 P.M. Tuesday evening at the funeral home with the lodge opening for members at 6 P.M. The public is invited to attend.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
