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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.

Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

To send flowers to the family in memory of James "Gary" Collins, please visit our flower store.

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Gathering of Family and Friends

Saturday, November 7, 2020

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

39 E High St , Mooresville, IN 46158

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Celebration

Saturday, November 7, 2020

Starts at 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

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39 E High St , Mooresville, IN 46158

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