Johnny Lee “John” Collins Sr., 68, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away January 24, 2026 at his home in North Platte surrounded by his family. He was born on February 12, 1957 to Lewis and Phyllis (Whitmore) Collins in North Platte.
John grew up in North Platte. At an early age he joined the family construction business, Lewis Collins Construction. He finished his career with his son, Brett, at Collins Properties, where his skills and knowledge were very valuable. On March 21, 1983 he was united in marriage to Barbara MacMillan in Broomfield, Colorado. To this union 3 sons were born. John always enjoyed attending his sons and grandchildren’s activities. John was very proud of telling people he was from North Platte and that he was a big Husker fan.
A memorial has been established in his name. Online condolences and live streaming of the service can be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Survivors include his 3 sons, Johnny (Desirae) Collins, North Platte, Nebraska, Brett (Emily) Collins, Maxwell, Nebraska, Evan (Sarah) Collins, Omaha, Nebraska; his sons' mother, Barbara Collins, North Platte, Nebraska; his father, Lewis Collins, North Platte, Nebraska; 8 grandchildren, Breckyn Collins, Beckham Collins, Cecelia Collins, Mataiya Smith, Kai Smith, Anakin Collins, Ava Collins, Jaiden Collins; brothers, Royce (Pat) Collins, North Platte, Nebraska, Allan (Seanna) Collins, North Platte, Nebraska, Terry Collins, North Platte, Nebraska; sisters, Connie (Tell) Perrelet, Shelton, Nebraska, Kelley (Mike) Gutherless, Maxwell, Nebraska; aunt, Irene Miller, North Platte, Nebraska; mother-in-law, Maureen MacMillan, Omaha, Nebraska; in-laws, Nick (Deanna) MacMillan, Omaha, Nebraska, Charlie (Tobie) MacMillan, North Platte, Nebraska, Dan (Kelly) MacMillan, Omaha, Nebraska, Jill (Dave) Pantos, Omaha, Nebraska, Vince (Liz) MacMillan, Cortez, Colorado; along with his nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
John is preceded in death by his mother and brother, Danny.
Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. The family requests that you wear your favorite Husker Red to John’s service. Cremation was chosen. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.