Russell Franklin Collins, 58 of Newport, VA formerly of Christiansburg, VA passed away April 02, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Elijah Collins Sr.; sister; Pauline Boothe; and brother, Paul Collins and Billy Collins.
Surviving is his ex-wife Lisa Collins, son; Elija Collins; daughers, Okasa Collins, Billie Graham; grandchildren, Micah-Ried Graham, Braiden Bennett, Pallah Graham; brother, Elijah Collins Jr.; sisters, Rosemary and Charles Gathercole, Lulu and Charlie Moore, Roberta Breeden; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Sally DiRico.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday April 8, 2015 from 2-5p.m. at Horne Funeral Home.