George H. Collignon

George H. Collignon, 80, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Hillcrest. George was born on October 1, 1941 in Owensboro to the late Herman Collignon and Kathleen Keller Collignon. George graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1959 and the University of Kentucky in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts in architecture. He and wife Pam Hill Collignon married in 1968 and made their home in Owensboro. He served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps. George worked for R. Ben Johnson, AIA for 10 years before forming his own architectural practice. He later partnered with Nathan Nunley, AIA creating Collignon & Nunley Architects, PSC. Collignon & Nunley served Daviess County and surrounding communities for many years with projects such as Apollo High School, HL Neblett Community Center, Central Bank and Trust, Owensboro Community College, Hancock County Courthouse, Morton J. Holbrook, Jr. Judicial Center, Owensboro Mercy Health System and Independence Bank along with many of its branches, which is often considered his signature work.

George was a member of the Kentucky Board of Architects and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He was honored with the Silver Beaver Award in 1988 from the Boy Scouts of America and was scoutmaster of local Troop 77. George served his community and parish in many capacities including the Owensboro Jaycees (President 1971-72), Mayor’s Committee on the Arts, Owensboro Board of Adjustments, Owensboro Electrical Control Board, Kentucky Plumbing Commission, Littlewood Athletic Club, Salvation Army Board and St. Martin’s Parish Council.
Always known for his willingness to lend a hand, give advice or try to fix pretty much anything, George’s generosity toward others was exceeded only by his deep commitment to and love for his family. His pride for them was boundless and one of his biggest gifts was always letting them know. George loved to fish and be outdoors. His incessant tinkering in the garage and yard was legendary.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by son, Georgie in 1981.

Those who remain to cherish his memory include his wife Pam, his children Andy (Ashley) Collignon of Nashville, TN and Amy (Kevin) Gunn of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren Grace, Millicent, Caroline and Drew Collignon and Connor and Nathan Gunn; sister Jane (Bill) Powers, brother Micheal (Peggy) Collignon, sister Angela (Bill) Munson; sister-in-law Susan (Bobby) Ryals as well as many special nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday, April 21, 2022, St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro with burial following at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 pm to 6 pm Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at James H. Davis Funeral Home, where prayers will be said at 6 pm and Thursday 11:30 am to 12:00 pm noon until service time at St. Stephen Cathedral.

Many thanks to the dedicated and compassionate staff on Unit 1 at Hillcrest.

The family requests expression of sympathy to be made through donations to Salvation Army or Owensboro Catholic High School.