Martin A. "Marty" Collins, 62, of Minerva passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.  He was born in Maysville, Kentucky on February 12, 1963, to Harry Collins and the late Beverly Gilligan Collins.

Marty is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Collins and his brother, Charles Collins.

Left here to carry on his legacy are his wife, Shelia Bess Collins; son, John William Collins (Rita Gray); brothers, Robert (Donna) Collins of Shelbyville, KY and Michael (Marsha) Collins of Tollesboro, KY; sister, Teresa Smith of Lexington, KY and several extended family members and friends in the community who will miss him tremendously.

Private services will be held to celebrate his life at a later date.