Gary Brandon Collins, a resident of Weleetka, died April 10, 2017 in Oklahoma City at the age of 73. He was born Nov. 30, 1943 in Abilene, Tex., to Johnny Collins and Georgia (Phillips) Collins.
He served the United States in the US Army as a Supply Sergeant for over 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his wife, Brenda Collins.
Gary is survived by his wife, Sharon Collins of the home; son, Jeff Collins and wife Dara of Prague; daughter, Meshell Holmes and husband Mike of Kansas City, Missouri; two step-sons, Donnie Vaughn and wife Chasity of Henryetta and Curtis Vaughn and wife Jessica of Purcell; step-daughter, Penny Graham and husband Darrell of Roseville, Calif.; 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; sister, Lynda Preece of San Martin, Calif., as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held Wednesday, April 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Service.
Funeral services will held Friday, April 14, 2017 at 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Weleetka with Pastor Dewayne Davis. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.