Gary Norman Rollins, age 80, of Dixon, was born April 10, 1941, at Brinktown, a son of William Allen and Mary Dewey (Boyce) Rollins, and passed from this life Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his residence.

He was united in marriage December 23, 1961, at Dixon, to the former Miss Neta Jean Peterson, and to this union, four children were born.

Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He was devoted to his family and had many hobbies.  Gary especially enjoyed camping with family.  Fishing, hunting, and gardening were always his favorite things to do.  Gary especially enjoyed growing his prize tomatoes, squash, and watermelons many of which ended up in a basket at church to give away.

During his working life, he was employed in highway and road construction starting in 1963 with Koss Construction Company, Springfield, and later with Clarkson Construction Company, Kansas City, for a total of forty working years prior to his retirement in 2003.

After retirement, Gary enjoyed working on the farm.  His children called this work "piddling".  When Gary wasn't piddling in his workshop, he spent his days with his dog, Annie, going to the bottom field so Annie could chase squirrels while he tended the garden.

Gary loved his family very much and had a special place in his heart for kids.  Gary was an active member of Wheeler Church of Christ.  He loved the Lord and his church family.  Gary ran his Christian race and was faithful till the end.  He won the ultimate prize, the kingdom of heaven is waiting for him as described in II Timothy 4:6-8.

Those left to mourn the passing of Gary include:  His wife of just over sixty years, Neta Rollins, of their home in Dixon; his four children, Mark Landon Rollins (Myra), Battlefield; Gary Kyle Rollins (Jill), Newburg; Misty Marydawn Alexander (Oscar), Dixon; and Cody Dean Rollins (Tammy), Battlefield; grandchildren, Taylor, Elena, Jayce, Ambra, Danielle, Aaron, Mackenzie, Madison, Alyssa, Hunter, and Princeton; great-grandchildren, Ashton, Blake, Cameron, Bentley, Brooklyn, Kyla, and Justine; two brothers, Alvin Myrl Rollins (Barb), Crocker; and Leland Forrest Rollins (Darlene), state of Arizona; nephews; nieces, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, William (7-8-1958); his mother, Mary (7-2-1984); five brothers and four sisters, Marion Oland Rollins (3-5-2002), Theodore Allen Rollins (4-18-1993), Edwin Buell "Bates" Rollins (2-20-2000), Audrey Pauline Stokes (7-31-1997), Norma Eileen Withers (12-4-2011), Muriel Maxine Lee (5-9-1985), Melva Darlene Hayes (4-2-2009), William Joe Rollins "Bill" (4-3-2020), and Robert Ray "Bobby" Rollins (4-10-1973).

Visitation for Mr. Gary Rollins will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12 Noon, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in Wheeler Church of Christ, Maries Road 607, Dixon, MO 65459, with his service following with Bill Harris officiating by Birmingham-Martin in Dixon.

Interment for Gary will be in Wheeler Cemetery with Taylor Rollins, Jayce Rollins, Hunter Alexander, Brad Hayes, Jerry Rollins, and Troy Rollins serving as his pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers will be Forrest Rollins, Myrl Rollins, Gilbert Rollins, Randy Rollins, Dean Rollins, Ernie Rollins, Danny Rollins, Lonnie Rollins, Billy Rollins, Jimmy Rollins, Randal Hayes, Gayle Rollins, Joel Rollins, Ray Gore, and Jim Wilkinson.

Memorials are Little Prairie Bible Camp, P.O. Box 251, Rolla, MO 65402 or in care of Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box EE, Dixon, MO 65459.