Robert Lee Collins

Robert Lee Collins, 83, of Boone, NC, passed away on August 29, 2025.

Robert is survived by his wife of 29 years, Ina Jean Wilson Collins of Boone, NC, a daughter, Annette Ackerd (Robert) of Carrolton, Alabama; 2 grandsons, Kevin Holman and Kendall Holman of Alabama; 4 great grandchildren of Alabama. He was also survived by 2 stepson, Richard Greer (Denise) of Vilas, NC and Brandon (Jana) of Banner Elk, NC; 4 step grandchildren, Austin Greer (Chelsi) of Vilas, Ashlyn Greer of Vilas, Eli Greer and Gracyn Greer of Banner Elk.

He is preceded in death by a sister, Ann Voortmans and Frank Voortmans, a very loved Aunt Doretha and Robert Palmer of Myrtle Beach, SC.

Robert never met a stranger but weren’t and stranger when they left. He was involved in law enforcement all his career.  Robert has donated his body to Wake Forest Medical School as a cadaver.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 21. 2025 at 2:00 PM at the New Life Fellowship of Boone, NC

Family has requested no food or flowers. Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhime.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Collins family.

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