Mickey Alan Collins, age 59, of Summer Shade, died December 31, 2013, at the University of Louisville Hospital.
He was born March 16, 1954 in Hazard, Ky., the son of the late Bobby Gene and Dana Fields Collins of Indianapolis, In. who survives. He married Bonnie Shockley Westmoreland April 8, 2005.
He enjoyed camping, fishing and was an avid racing fan. He cherished his wife, adored his grandchildren and loved his family. He spent his days helping others at L & S Supply. His day was complete taking care of his faithful companion, Ginger. He was a veteran of the Army and of the Baptist faith.
He is also survived by two daughters; Christina (Chris) Zakes and Dana (Ben) Messex, both of Missouri; two stepdaughters, Melissa (Mike) Fulcher of Smiths Grove and Monica (Michael) Greer of Center; one stepson Willie Dale(Rhonda) Westmoreland of Summer Shade and two sisters; Pam (Gene) Algood and Penny (Wayne) Cummins of Indiana. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death his grandparents Sam and Rachel Fields and Curt and Essie Collins.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 3 at 2:00 P.M. at the Summer Shade Baptist Church with Bro. Chad Harston and Bro, Joe Shockley officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Thursday, January 2 at 3:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home and after 10:00 Friday at the church.