Vernon loved spending time with his grandchildren and he enjoyed reading books and watching movies.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Faye Collins, and his sister, Nan Huddleston.
He is survived by two sons, Robert Collins and his wife Loretta of Fort Smith and Mike Collins and his wife Kim of Greenwood; four grandchildren, Zachary Collins and his wife Sarah of Tyler, TX, Logan Collins of Fort Smith, Brandon Collins and his wife Presley of Greenwood, and Ashley Collins of Greenwood.
Viewing will be Thursday, August 27, 2020, from 11 AM- 7 PM at Edwards Funeral Home. The family will be present from 5 – 7 PM.
Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 28, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Private family burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to, Ronald McDonald House, Mercy Hospital, 7301 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903.