Lester H. Collins, age 83, of Russellville, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his home.  He was born March 18, 1940, in Raspberry Knob to Jess Latton Collins and Emma Mae Cornellis Collins Maggard.

He was a carpenter for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Amergerline Collins and Helen Lievsay.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Rosie Collins; a son, David Collins of Whitney, Texas; a daughter, Felicia Collins of Russellville; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Mitchell and Nancy Collins of Atkins, James Lee and Freda Maggard, Michael Maggard and his wife, of Russellville and Darrell Maggard all of Russellville; three sisters and brother-in-law, Floy Parker of Hot Springs, Wanda and Carl Apple of Russellville and Anita and Johnny Wilcutt of Atkins; and three grandchildren, Blaine Myers of Russellville, Ripley Myers of North Dakota and Sarah Standridge of Russellville.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2024, at the funeral home.

A private burial was held in Nogo Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Sneed and the CARTI staff for the care Lester received.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com .