Gary D. Collins Obituary (1941 - 2016)

Gary D. Collins, 75, of Bloomington, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Friday, November 18, 2016 at his home.A family interment will be private. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.Gary was born November 5, 1941 in Galesburg, the son of Harry A. and Mary M. Collins. He married Patricia Link on September 7, 1963 in Abingdon, Illinois.Surviving are his wife Patricia, one daughter Barbara (Brian) Detweiler of Bloomington and two sons Michael Collins of Hudson and Chad (Lyndsey) Collins of Bloomington, 4 grandchildren, Kelsey (Jeff) Jurgonski of South Bend, IN, Dustin (Kelsey) Detweiler of Champaign, Cody and Hunter Collins of Hudson. Also surviving is a brother Clarence (Joan) Collins of Galesburg.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Frances Collins Strom.Gary graduated from Abingdon High School and worked for GTE. He was a member of the NRA, enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid Cub fan.