James "Gary" Collins
November 9, 1951 ~ March 31, 2020
James “Gary” Collins
68, of Camby, passed away on March 31, 2020 at home, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born on November 9, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN to the late George Robert Collins and Patsy Mae (Ramsey) Collins.
Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. After service, Gary worked as a truck driver for Lin-El Corporation in Mooresville for 18 years and later worked as a spotter for Quick Way Carriers in Shelbyville for 22 years, before retiring. A faithful man, he was a member of the Brooklyn Church of God.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Bobby Wayne Collins.
He is survived by his wife loving wife of 46 years, Cynthia (Bryan) Collins; a son Gary Collins; brother Larry Collins; sister Joyce Pinkiston; 2 grandchildren Katlyn Collins, Karley Collins and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Gary’s life on Saturday, November 7th from 2-4pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, with a celebration of life service beginning at 4pm in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are encouraged to be made in Gary’s memory to the Brooklyn Church of God 8606 N Country Club Rd, Mooresville, IN 46158 or to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W 96th St Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.
Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville.
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Our heart breaks for Susie & her family. Gary was such a very nice guy. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Prayers of strength for Susie & the rest of the family during the days ahead. Betty, Brent & Alan Daniels
RIP GARY, Sending Prayers for Cindy and all the family ❤️
Always in our minds Cindy.. RIH Sid.. Miles family
Our prayers and sympathy to Susie , Gary Wayne and family. A great guy, Gary will forever be missed. Jerry & Marilyn Bowers
Our hearts are broken, but Gary is at peace and we know he is with our God in heaven. What a great guy, he will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Love and Prayers for Susie, Gary & Ginny, and Papaw’s favorite girls Katie and Karley ❤
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I have known Gary for many years his wife Susie and Gary where like family to us Gary was a great guy he was always the same never changed any where u saw him he had a smile we will never forget u Gary Go Rest high on that Mountain that God has prepared for u
I met Sid in 1987 when I went to work at Lin-El. Everyone there loved him and he was a faithful employee. He was one of many great people I worked with during those years I spent there . I was just thinking about Sid recently as I fondly remembered all my friends from LinEl. It’s like Frank always said: we were a family. God bless you, Suzy and family.
I went school with Gary,he was wonderful person.im blessed to have know him and his family! GOD be with you all in this time of grief!ߙpraying for the family!
Thank you Gary, you will be greatly missed. Rich, Neoko, Alex, Taylor and Jessica
Gary and Suzy were my neighbors on Fox Hill for many, many years. His family and mine were all great friends. Gary Wayne is one of my son, Stevie’s, best friends. We all loved all of the Collins’. Rest in peace good neighbor and now you can reunite with all your family who have gone before you. Blessings and prayers for your family here on earth to have the strength to make it through this tragic time. All our love to you – Morgan and Camden families.