LTC Roy A. Collar, Sr., age 75, of Douglasville, GA, died peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2016 surrounded by loving wife and family. Mr. Collar was born on July 31, 1940 in Shanghai, China to English parents. The family tried to leave before the Japanese took over but were caught and spent the rest of the war as POWs. In 1945 they left for England and came to the United States in 1947. Roy graduated from The Citadel as a Civil Engineer and entered the Army in 1963. From 1963 thru 1969, he was stationed in various areas including Fort Bragg, NC and Vietnam. In 1970, he declared as the best year of his life in that he was married to… LTC Roy A. Collar, Sr., age 75, of Douglasville, died peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2016 surrounded by loving wife and family. Mr. Collar was born on July 31, 1940 in Shanghai, China to English parents. The family tried to leave before the Japanese took over but were caught and spent the rest of the war as POWs. In 1945 they left for England and came to the United States in 1947. Roy graduated from The Citadel as a Civil Engineer and entered the Army in 1963. From 1963 thru 1969, he was stationed in various areas including Fort Bragg, NC and Vietnam. In 1970, he declared as the best year of his life in that he was married to Kathy. After the wedding, he and Kathy were stationed in Ankara, Turkey, Fort Bragg, NC, Fort Richardson, AK, Fort Shafter, HI and finally back to Fort McPherson, GA. He retired in 1991 from the Army and became a contract advisor to the Saudi Arabian National Guard. Later Roy worked with the Georgia Dept. of Revenue until his return to the Army arena as a contractor and once again retiring in 2011. His education includes a BS in Civil Engineering, The Citadel, Master of Arts in Management, Webster University and he attended the Command and General Staff College and the U.S. War College. He was awarded many distinctions during his career in the Army some of which include; Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Presidential Unit Citation, Parachutist Rigger Wings, Master Parachutist Wings and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Survivors include his beloved and devoted wife, Kathy Collar. His daughter, Angelia Collar. His son, Roy A. Collar, Jr. and his wife, Melissa. Four grandchildren; Cade Collar, Addyson Collar, Scotlynn Collar and Bryce Garrett. Mr. Collar’s life will be celebrated on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM from the Rosehaven Chapel of Whitley – Garner Funeral Home with Rev. Grady Morris. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, May 9, 2016 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitleygarner.com
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Posted on: 2016-05-04
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