John Wesley Collins

John Wesley Collins, 82, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ashland, KY. He was born May 4, 1941 in Huntington, WV. He is the son of the late Harold and Opal Collins. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Damron Collins; three daughters, Kasey Collins Meadows, married to Brian, Tara Laishley, married to Marc, of Colorodo Springs, CO and Amy Laishley; six grandchildren, Maxwell Hillen, Elise Barraclough, Oscar Meadows, Dylan Meadows, Mackenzie Meadows, Zackary Meadows and another grandson on the way; and one sister, Patricia Collins Davis, married to Gary, of Newport News, VA.

He was a Navy Yeoman 1st Class in the Vietnam War as well as a retired purchasing agent of INCO Special Metals. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, and watching old westerns.

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 24th at Madison Avenue Christian Church in Huntington. Visitation is at 11am and the service begins at 12pm. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for any donations to be made to Madison Avenue Christian Church of Huntington, WV. Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.regerfh.com.