James “Bud” Leslie Collins, 84 years old, of Benton, passed away peacefully October 20, 2026. He was born September 20, 1942 at Bauxite Arkansas. His Parents were Jesse and Marie Buffington Collins. He married the love of his life Eva Marie Dobbs Collins on July 6, 1964.

He served in the Air Force as a command center specialist. He retired from Reynolds Metal/Ball Corp. after over 30 years working at the plants in Bauxite Arkansas, Troutsdale Oregon and Kansas City Missouri. He loved to fish, hunt and go camping. He was a huge Razorback fan.

He is preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Marie Collins. His brothers L.N Collins, J.D. Collins and Walter Collins. His sisters Mildred Burdett, Wanda Mahan, Anita Garner, Colleen Bruce, and Melba Bryant.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Marie Collins of Benton. His brother Mike Collins of Bauxite. His sister Carolyn Atteberry of Kentucky. His daughters Renee Reed and Leslie Chisum of Benton. His son Eric (Joanie) Dobbs of Tennessee and Lance (Silvia) Dobbs of Arizona. His grandchildren George Allen Reeves, Hannah, Molly, London, Kee and Miranda Dobbs, Charlotte and Jacob Reed, Dylan and James Chisum. And nine great grandchildren.

The family extends a special thank you to Benton Baptist Clinic Hannah Baugh APRN and her nurses, Elite Hospice, Taylor and Jordan with Elite Hospice, Jeff and Virginia Bowers and Randy Lovell.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Bowers, Jackie Banks, Nathan Banks, Shane Banks, Mike Collins, Buddy Collins, Gary Lovell, Richard Bruce, and Roy Carper.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 30 at Ashby Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be 12:00 noon Saturday, October 31 at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Bro. Scotty Nalley will be officiating.

The family will be receiving visitors at 1421 Tijeras, Benton. After the graveside, family and friends are invited to 1421 Tijeras, Benton for a celebration of his life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bauxite Historical Museum. Located at 6706 Benton Road, Bauxite Arkansas. Open Wednesday 10-2 and Sunday 1:30-4. Phone 501-557-9858. In memory of James “Bud” Collins.