Larry Lynn Collins, 65, of Pana,IL died at 12:09 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2011 at his home. He was born September 24, 1946 in Jacksonville, IL. He married Laura Jean Hough on July 9, 1971.
Larry is the son of Albert Lyle and Dorothy Masters Collins. His father and one infant sister preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife Laura, daughter Andrea (Jason) Collins Shrum of Springfield, a son Jason (Jamie) Collins of Carpentersville, five grandchildren; Triston and Cameron Collins, Hanna, Nolan and Dylan Shrum, mother Dorothy Collins of Springfield, two brothers Gordon (Vickie) Collins of Toluca and Tom (Jeanie) Collins, of Normal, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Larry was a resident of Pana since 1998. Larry was a United States Army Veteran. He was a Mechanical Engineer, at IHI Turbo.
Memorial Gathering 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday October 5, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home.
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Springfield
1109 South Fifth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
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2626 East Andrew Road
Sherman, IL 62684
Ruthann Viera Swan posted on 10/5/11
I remember all the times at the Collins reunions in Jacksonville when my brothers and I played with Larry and his brothers. I only wished I had seen them more as adults. Bless his family. They are all in my thoughts especially today.