Gary Lamar Collins

Gary Lamar Collins, age 79, of Powder Springs, Georgia, formerly of Douglasville, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. A native of Douglas County, he was born May 21, 1943 in Douglasville. Gary was a 1961 graduate of Douglas County High School. He proudly served his country as a Veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. Retired from AT&T, he started his career with Western Electric and he remained with the company as it transitioned to AT&T, a job that allowed him to work all around the world. Gary loved his family. He was known for his sense of humor and always had a saying for any occasion. Gary was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs—Go Dawgs!! He loved riding horses when he was younger and he rode in the Rodeo.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 46 years, Shirley Collins; son, Brent Collins (Sarah); daughters, Laura Wallace (Michael) and Stacie Collins (Angela); brother, Eddy Collins (Darlene); grandchildren, Jessica, Dominick, Grady, Sadie, AnnaBelle and Gwendolyn; great-grandchildren, Myles, Remington and Avonlee; as well as other family members and a host of friends. He was loved by those who knew him and will be missed by those who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Son" and Margaret Collins.

All services will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2595 New MacLand Road, Powder Springs, Georgia 30127 on Saturday, April 21, 2023. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM. Following the service, Gary will be laid to rest at Rosehaven Memorial Park in Douglasville.

For those unable to attend the service in person, you may view the Livestream from the online obituary page at www.whitleygarner.com.

Thoughts and condolences to the family may be shared online at www.whitleygarner.com.

Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services of Gary Collins.