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Eugene Dollins Obituary

DOLLINS Eugene Sylvester Dollins, 64, of Grove City, Ohio, formerly of Zeigler, died at approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2011 at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Gene was born November 14, 1946 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Gerel S. and Opal V. (Silkwood) Dollins. He married Peggy Dollins July 14, 1983 in Zeigler, Illinois. Peggy preceded Gene in death on October 6, 2001. Other survivors include, a daughter, Kristi Barka of Columbus; three sons and two daughter-in-law, Drew and Jennifer Barka of the U.S. Navy, Joseph and Tiffany Dollins of Grove City and Johnny Dollins of the U.S. Navy; two grandchildren, Ashley and Justin Barka; four brothers and sister-in law, Ted and Deidre Dollins of Mulkeytown, Gary and Cathy Dollins of Royalton, Mike and Sandy Dollins of Columbia, and Bob and Ellen Dollins of Yucaipa; four sisters and brother-in-law, Betty and Dave Freeman of Zeigler, Joyce Dollins of Zeigler, Linda Dollins of Zeigler and Vernamae and Don Jarvis of Mulkeytown; Gene will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Gerel and Opal Dollins and two brothers Joe and Bill Dollins. Gene was a devoted husband, father and friend. He enjoyed driving for Yellow Freight and retired in 2007. His favorite past times 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 U.S. Marine Corps and served his country in the Vietnam War. Friends may visit Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at THE SPENCE-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus St., Grove City, OH. Additional calling hours will be held Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Vantrese Funeral Home 1010 Wilcox Ave., Zeigler, Illinois, where funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, interment will follow in Zeigler Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations for the DAV in care of the Spence-Miller Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.spencemillerfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2011.

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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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