Everett Collins

Everett Collins, age 69, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on March 14, 1952, the son of Loren Lee and Joan Etta (Henage) Collins. Everett graduated from Liberal High School and went on to finish 2 years at the Liberal Area Vocational Technical School. He worked many years as a Diesel Mechanic for Liberal Truck Services, Mid States Diesel Service and Groendyke Transport Inc. He married Karen Sue Caughman on June 29, 1990, in Liberal, Kansas. Everett raised one daughter, Karyn Larissa Manzaneres. He enjoyed motorcycles very much. Everett belonged to the Harley Owners group known as “HOG” and bowled in leagues for many years. He was very hard working and was very muscular as a result. Everett built hot rod motors for his brothers’ cars, and he truly loved his sister. Survived by His daughter, Karyn Larissa Manzaneres of Pueblo West, Colorado Two brothers, Lewis Collins of Perryton, Texas and John Collins of Liberal, Kansas One sister, Lori Ann Merz and her husband Steve of Liberal, Kansas Three grandchildren, Nevasiah Downing, Joliet Manzanares and Marilee Manzanares and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Both his parents, Loren and Joan Collins His wife, Karen Collins, and His brothers, Kenneth Collins, and Charles Collins. There will be no visitation or service to be held per Everett’s request. Memorial Donations suggest to the American Cancer Society in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas