Milbert Bush "Buddy" Collins

Milbert "Buddy" Bush Collins, age 96, of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2025. Buddy was born August 23, 1929 in Mt. Sterling to the late Henry and Beulah Stewart Collins. Buddy proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He was a farmer and used to breed and race horses. Buddy is known in the area for his building development and construction business. He developed 5 subdivisions in Montgomery County as well as building houses and businesses including the Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals buildings. Buddy was of the Christian faith.
Buddy is survived by loving wife of 71 years, Phyllis Lawson Collins of Mt. Sterling; his daughter Tina Collins of Mt. Sterling; 2 granddaughters Sylvia Collins of Mt. Sterling and Stephanie (Ian) Jones of Chesapeake, Virginia; his great granddaughter Kennedy Jones; and his niece Diana Amburgey.
Buddy was preceded in death by his son Timmy Collins; sister Betty Conley; brothers Skeeter Collins and Henry Collins, Jr.
The graveside funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, in the Chapel at the Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, KY. Officiating will be Rev. Stephanie Moon. Full Military Rites by the American Legion Mt. Sterling, Post 22.
Funeral services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353