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Eugene Dollins Obituary
Gene was born Nov. 14, 1946, in East St. Louis to Gerel and Opal V. (Silkwood) Dollins.
He married Peggy Ann Behm on July 14, 1983, in Zeigler. She preceded him in death Oct. 6, 2001.
He is survived by a daughter, Lori (Dustin) Dollins-Langen and her children, Cali and Cameron Crosby and a great-grandson, Cameron Lee Crosby Jr., all of Decatur; a daughter, Gina (Cory Wals) Dollins and her children, Cody and Kelci Wal, all of Springfield, Ohio; a daughter, Kristi Barka of Columbus, Ohio; three sons, Drew (Jennifer) Barka of the U.S. Navy and his children, Ashley and Justin Barka; Joseph (Tiffany) Dollins of Grove City, Ohio; and Johnny Dollins of the U.S. Navy; four brothers, Ted (Deidre) Dollins of Mulkeytown, Gary (Cathy) Dollins of Royalton, Mike (Sandy) Dollins of Columbia and Bob (Ellen) Dollins of Yucaipa; four sisters, Betty (David) Freeman, Joyce Dollins and Linda Dollins, all of Zeigler, and Verna Mae (Don) Jarvis of Mulkeytown and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, and two brothers, Joe and Bill Dollins, also preceded him in death.
Gene was a devoted husband, father and friend. He enjoyed driving for Yellow Freight, from which he retired in 2007. His favorite pastimes included cheering his kids on at their sporting events, fishing, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and spending quality time with family and friends. Gene was also a proud veteran of the Vietnam War who served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Services for Mr. Dollins will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2011, in Vantrease Funeral Home in Zeigler. Burial with military graveside rites courtesy of Zeigler and Orient American Legions, West Frankfort VFW and Marion National Guard Flag Detail will be in Zeigler Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 3, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Dollins are suggested to Disabled American Veterans, Attention: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For more information or to sign the online register book, visit www.vantreasefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Dollins
June 7, 2011
Thank you for your service to our country.
Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Worthington/Cols. OH
Mike & Sharon Madden
June 4, 2011
Dollins Family , You were truly BLESSED to have Gene in your life and so was I. We drove for Spector Freight out of Decatur and did we have a great time on that CB radio , he was a great story teller and one of the funnyist men around .Gene Dollins & Larry Shipman , what a pair, good guys! Raindancer, the next time i'll see ya will be with Jesus. Your ole friend king cobra.
Mary Mulvany
June 3, 2011
To the Dollins Family....your father sure loved his children. That was so evident every time I ran into him at a soccer game or in the grocery store. His personality was larger than life and I know you will miss him dearly. God Bless all of you.
Doug Dollins
June 2, 2011
Uncle Gene....we'll miss ya buddy. You were definately one to bring laughter to any family function or just through a phone call. I know when a Yellow Freight truck passes through, I will always think of you and smile because I know you loved to drive those trucks. Thanks for being a fantastic Uncle!! I only wish we could have spent more time together. See you on the better side of enternal life. Tell Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Bill and Joe we said hi. God Bless
Love Doug, Penny, Marissa and Adam Dollins
June 2, 2011
Joe Dollins and Family~
Words alone cannot express our sympathy on the untimely death of your dad, brother and friend. To say that his time with you was too short is an understatement. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him. No doubt the outpouring of sympathy you have received since his parting has been of some consolation. Hopefully, it will serve as a reminder to you of how well-loved and liked he was.
We hope that you and your family will find peace and comfort in knowing any suffering and the longing he had to be with your mom again is over and that his just rewards await him. He was a good man and you are great children who have grown to be wonderful adults.
May God bless you and your family.
The Casey-Potts Family
Jeff, Mary Ann, Ryan,Brandon and Jordan
Kathy Atkins
June 2, 2011
What a sad time to lose our most beloved "Uncle Gene". He was the uncle who was the life of the party, reunion, and family holidays. The greatest memories of Uncle Gene are how he loved to sing at all the family events and he always sounded just Elvis Presley. How he loved those songs from the "50s". He was the loudest and fastest talker and he loved telling stories from the "good ole days". He was the one brother who favored my dad (Bob Dollins) the most and when my son, Jonathan, was 4 and 5 years old, he always thought Uncle Gene was his paw paw. We could never convince him different. We will miss him dearlly and there will be a big void in our family events. Until we meet again, just saying, see you later, Uncle Gene. Love you lots, your neice, Kathy (Dollins) Atkins of Dupo, Illinois
Gary Guymon
June 2, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Gene and I worked together at Spector Freight System in Decatur, Il. I will always remember some of the times we had together, weither working or fishing down at Shebyville.
June 1, 2011
Our sympthy Rick, Marsha & Michelle Morrison
Terry & Teresa Orahood
June 1, 2011
Kristy, Joe and Johnny, we are so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Yu Family
June 1, 2011
Joe and Johnny - We are saddened at the loss of Gene, a wonderful member of our soccer family. Both Gene and Peggy were truly special people and a joy to know. Our prayers are with you.
Jackie Fotheringham
June 1, 2011
Our family is so sorry about your dad.. remembering all the great times we had together... he will really be missed take care love all of you Jackie Nick and Keffer Fotheringham
tammy murray
June 1, 2011
mike and i are so sorry to hear about gene. we love him so much and all of you. our thoughts and prayers are with you. tammy and mike murray.
Bob and Sheri Brizendine
May 31, 2011
Kristi, Johnny and Joe and all other loved ones - We are so sorry for the loss of Gene. He will be missed. We know he and Peggy are having a great reunion!!
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