William A. Collings of Crawfordsville passed away March 10, 2022.
He was born Nov. 23, 1923, at Waynetown, to Arthur and Flora Duke Collings. He married Mary Elizabeth Gardner on June 11, 1949. She passed away June 20, 1987. Mr. Collings then married Frances Drook on Sept. 28, 1991.
William was a pressman and inspector at R.R. Donnelley and Sons Company for 44 years, retiring Jan. 31, 1986. After retirement, William enjoyed reading about all aspects of World War II, reading about the latest cars for each year and keeping his cars, vans or trucks in tip top shape. He loved to play his drums to Big Band music and to go ballroom dancing. He was a Red Coat at St. Clare Medical Center for 19 years.
His memberships included: the First Christian Church, where he had been a deacon; Eagles Lodge No. 1005; Byron Cox American Legion Post 72; and was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in North Africa, France and Germany. He graduated from Waynetown High School in 1942.
William is survived by wife Frances; daughter Cynthia Grimes; and two step-daughters and their families, Rhonda Rogers and Mrs. Chad (Bambi) Garrett, all of Crawfordsville.
Brother Michael Collings; sister Eileen Hudson; his parents; and son-in-law Ron Grimes are deceased.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at Burkhart Funeral Home, with the Rev. Darla Goodrich presiding. Friends and family may call from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Masks will be required. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery Grant Ave. Military rites will be performed by the Byron Cox American Legion Post 72 Honor Guard.
Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.
