September 2009

(November 18, 1926 - September 5, 2009)

Opal L. Crowe Belk, age 82, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009.

Visitation, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Valhalla

Funeral Home. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Valhalla

Funeral Home. Burial in

Valhalla Cemetery .

Mrs. Belk was a member of Wilkes Baptist Church, Midfield. She was preceded in

death by her parents, Sylvester and Donie Lucas Crowe; her husband, Clifton Belk

and her son, Gary Clifton Belk. She is survived by her daughter, June (Roger)

Edwards and her grandson, Blake Edwards.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Self Nursing

Home for the love and care they gave to Ms. Opal.

Valhalla Funeral Home directing.

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Billy Wayne Jones, age 66, of Huntsville, Alabama, and formerly of

Hamilton, Alabama, passed away in Huntsville, Alabama.

Memorial service, 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2009 at

Pleasant Grove

Church in Hamilton, Alabama.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL.

205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169,

Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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(October 6, 1932 - September 4, 2009)

Joe

S. Flynn, age 76, of Guin, Alabama, passed away Friday, September 4, 2009 at the

V.A. Hospital in Birmingham, AL.

Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 6, 2009, at the Otts

Funeral Home. Funeral services, 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 7, 2009,

from the Otts funeral Home Chapel with military honors to follow in

Webb

Cemetery in Lamar County, AL. Bro. Danny Stanford and Bro. Dwayne Hammontree

officiating. Active pallbearers, Mark O'Mary, Marion O'Mary,

Wesley O'Mary, Jason Hamontree, Jeremy Hamontree, Nathan Cooper and Adam Lolley.

Mr. Flynn was born October 6, 1932 in Lamar County, Alabama to the late William

Farris and Mary Jane Young Flynn. He was a member of Beaverton Freewill Baptist

Church. Mr. Flynn was Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the 2nd Infantry

Division during the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Mr. Flynn also worked in oil fields in Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Ora Flynn, Guin, AL; 1 son, Wendal Flynn, Kentucky;

1 daughter, Linda Boyett, Millport, AL; 10 step-children; 4 grandchildren; 6

great-grandchildren; 21 step-grandchildren; 17 step-great-grandchildren; 2

brothers, Henry (Dale) Flynn, Verona, Ms, and Redden (Diane) Flynn, Corpus

Christi, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Farris and Mary Jane Flynn; his

wife, Bertie O'Mary Flynn; 1 step-son, Trent O'Mary; 3 brothers, Travis Flynn,

and R.J. Flynn and an infant; and 3 sisters, Eunice Perkins, Savoy Lee Flynn and

Mae Grant.

Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent, AL directing.

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(September 18, 1943 - September 11, 2009)

William Haylen Cantrell, age 65, of Vernon, Alabama, passed away Friday,

September 11, 2009 at DCH in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening, September 13, 2009 at Otts Funeral

Home in Sulligent, AL. Funeral services, 11:00 a.m., Monday, September, 14, 2009

at Otts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in

Macedonia Cemetery . Bro. James Godsey officiating.

Mr. Cantrell was born September 18, 1943 in Lamar County, AL to the late William

Olice and Mary Alice O'Mary Cantrell. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Cantrell

had previously worked for McCoy Mfg. and Head Brothers Sawmill. He enjoyed

working in the yard and wood working.

He is survived by 1 son, Haylen Dewayne (Melissa) Cantrell, Vernon, AL; 4

grandchildren, Christina Cantrell, C.J. Cantrell, Daisye Cantrell, and Travis

Cantrell; 2 brothers, Melton Cantrell, Vernon, AL, Robert Cantrell, Cullman, AL;

2 sisters, Jewel Dean (Tootie) Cantrell, Gattman, MS, and Maurine Young,

Hastings, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Olice and Mary Alice Cantrell;

2 brothers, Murlin Cantrell and George (Shorty) Cantrell; and 1 sister: Jeral

Dean Cunningham.

Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent, AL directing.

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Eric Green, age 44, of

Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday night at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00

p.m., Tuesday night, September 15, 2009 at Praise Assembly of God Church in

Weston.

Funeral service, 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Praise Assembly of

God Church in Weston. Burial in

Old Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Hodges, Alabama.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL.

205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169,

Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Mr. Lucion George Flynn

Lucion George Flynn, age 86, of Guin, AL died Sunday, September 13, 2009 at his

residence.

Born November 27, 1922 in Lamar County, AL. He is the Son of the late Albert

Austin and Mary Ada McDonald Flynn. He had lived in Guin most of his life and

was a member of the Mt. Willing Free Will Baptist Church and a Veteran of World

War II having served in the US Army.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Audra McGowan Flynn of Guin, AL, A Son,

George Eric (Robin) Flynn of Guin, AL, 3 Grandchildren, Jacob Eric Flynn,

Jessica (James) Seaborn and Ethan Lucion Flynn, A Great Grandson, Isaiah Flynn,

and 2 Brothers, Henry Clyde (Jewell) Flynn and Leon T. (Joy) Flynn all of

Birmingham, AL.

Graveside services held Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 11:00 am from the

Guin

City Cemetery . Bro. Todd Hunter officiating.

Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.

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Robert Wesley Stults, age

78, of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009 at ECM

Hospital in Florence, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00

p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at the Hackleburg Church of God of Prophecy.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Hackleburg

Church of God of Prophecy. Burial in Middle Cemetery, Hackleburg, Alabama.

Marion County Funeral Home

assisting the family.

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Aleen Ables, age 77, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday night,

September 14, 2009, at her residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Unity

Baptist Church (near Shiloh Fire Department). Funeral service, 2:00 p.m.,

Friday, September 18, 2009 at Unity Church. Burial in

Old Mt. Carmel Cemetery

in Hodges, Alabama.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL.

205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169,

Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Jerry Millican, age 61, of Guin, AL died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at his

residence.

Memorial Service: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 11:00 am Center United Methodist

Church during the morning service.

Born January 14, 1948 in Brilliant, AL. He is the Son of the late Elzie and Ruby

Lee Jones Millican and the Husband of Myra Boles Millican. He had lived in Guin

most of his life and was a member of the Center United Methodist Church. He was

a Veteran of the Viet Nam War having served in the Marines.

He is survived by his Wife, Myra Boles Millican of Guin, AL, Daughter In Law,

Shannon Holmes, 3 Grandchildren, Cortney Holt, Phylicia Nicole Holmes and Kelsey

Renee Holmes, A Sister, Judy Millican of Winfield, AL, 3 Brothers, Edward

Plunkett of Guin, AL, Lee Roy Plunkett of Hamilton, AL and Russell Plunkett of

Sulligent, AL, 2 Aunts, Pauline Birmingham of Guin, AL and Mildred Guffey of TN,

and a host of Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.

He was also preceded in death by a Son, Charles Todd Millican.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to

Center United Methodist Church Building Fund

507 Co. Hwy. 36

Brilliant, AL 35548

Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.

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James Kimbrough, age 79, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday

night, September 16, 2009 at his residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday night, September 18, 2009 at the

Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Saturday,

September 19, 2009 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in

Galbreath Cemetery .

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL.

205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169,

Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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James Eddie Avery, age73, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday,

September 17, 2009 at his residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2009 at New Hope

Church. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2009 at New

Hope Church. Burial in

New Hope Cemetery .

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL.

205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169,

Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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James Adams, age 88, of Vernon, Alabama, passed away Thursday night,

September 17, 2009 at the Care Center of Vernon, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Saturday night, September 19, 2009 at the

Hamilton Funeral Home. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 20,

2009 at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in

Barnesville Cemetery .

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL.

205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169,

Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Marie George, age 80, of Guin, Alabama passed away Thursday, September 17,

2009 at her residence.

Visitation, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, Friday, September 18, 2009 at Norwood

Funeral Home in Guin, Alabama. Funeral service, 12:00 Noon, Friday,

September 18, 2009 at Norwood Funeral Home Chapel, Guin, Alabama. Burial

in

Brock Cemetery .

She was born in Haleyville, Alabama to the late James A. and Rosie

Burleson Cummings. She had lived in Guin most of her life and had worked for

Reltoc.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Ann (Pete) Barnes of Guin, AL, 5 grandchildren

and 5 great-grandchildren.

Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.

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David Oliver, age 29, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama,

passed away Friday night, September 18, 2009 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in

Fort Myers, Florida.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, September 23, 2009, at the

Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Thursday morning,

September 24, 2009 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in

Liberty Hill Cemetery .

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274,

Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O.

Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Jackie Cantrell, age 76, of Hueytown, Alabama, formerly of Guin, Alabama, passed

away Sunday September 20, 2009 in the UAB West Medical Center in Hueytown,

Alabama.

Graveside service, 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at the

Guin City Cemetery .

Mrs. Cantrell was born in Guin, Alabama, June 4, 1923. She had lived in Hueytown

for the past 49 years and was a member of the Hueytown Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Roger Cantrell; 1 daughter, Sharon (Jack)

Price; and 1 son, Roger Cantrell, all of Hueytown, AL.; 4 grandchildren; and 5

great-grandchildren.

Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.

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Brayden Lay, 2 year old son of Chad and Brooke Webb Lay of Jasper, Alabama,

passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the residence.

Brayden was born March 12, 2007 in Winfield, Alabama.

Graveside service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2009 from the

Green Springs Cemetery . Bro. Eric McKinney officiating.

He is survived by his parents, Chad and Brooke Webb Lay of Jasper, AL.;

grandparents, Wade Webb of Guin, AL., Dana Norris of Guin, AL and Betty Lay of

Jasper, AL.; great-grandparents, Allen and Ethelene Webb of Guin, AL., and

Mildred Mills of Guin, AL.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a Sister, Morgan Alexis Lay, Grandfather, Clinton

Lay, Aunt, Brenda Lay and a Cousin, Essence Dunncan.

Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.

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(June 14, 1943 - September 17, 2009)

Eugene Carter, age 66, of Sulligent, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September

17, 2009 at Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, Alabama.

Visitation 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday evening, September 18, 2009, at the Otts

Funeral Home. Funeral service, Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. from

the Otts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Gilmer Addition of the

Sulligent City Cemetery . Bro. Billy Joe Ives officiating.

Active pallbearers, Doyle Guyton, Colton Guyton, Ronnie Rhudy, Jason Rhudy,

Jonathan Rhudy and Rodney Nethery. Honorary pallbearers, Bill Mayfield, Gene

Cantrell, Steve Kilgore, Eddie Harris and Ricky Harrison.

Mr. Carter was born June 14, 1943 in Detroit, Alabama to the late Newton and

Gracie South Carter. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Carter worked as a logger

for many years. He enjoyed auctions, trading and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Mablene Carter, Sulligent, AL; 4 sons, Randy

(Regina) Carter, Sulligent, AL., Andy (Tonya) Carter, Sulligent, AL., Ricky

(Crystal) Carter, Sulligent, AL., and Johnny Carter, Sulligent, AL.; 5

grandchildren, Randall Carter, Chelsey Carter, Brandy Carter, Brandon Carter and

Rebecca Carter; 1 brother, Hoyle (Robbie) Carter, Brilliant, AL.; 2 sisters,

Shirley (James) Smith, Sulligent, AL., and Mary Easter, Amory, MS

He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton and Gracie South Carter; 1

daughter, Rebecca Ann Carter; and 1 brother, James Carter.

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL. directing.

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(October 23, 1947 - September 19, 2009)

Leemon Bobo, age 61, of Vernon, Alabama, passed away at Northwest Medical Center

in Winfield, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the Otts Funeral Home. Funeral

service, 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2009 from the Otts funeral Home

Chapel. Burial in

Allman Cemetery . Minister Rodney Hampton officiating.

Active pallbearers, Sylvester Hill, Steve Hackman, Doug Noland, Eddie James

Nails, Michael Redd & Kenneth Bankhead.

Mr. Bobo was born October 23, 1947 in Lamar County, Alabama, to the late Jonas

Bobo Sr. and Willie Mae Nails Bobo. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Bobo

previously worked as a Security Guard. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycles and

football.

He is survived by 4 brothers, Willie C. Bobo, Union City, OH., Robert Bobo,

Vernon, AL., Roger "Jack" Glenn, Sulligent, AL., and Jonas Thompson,

Douglasville, GA.; 2 sisters, Minnie Ree Lacey, Chicago, IL., and Eloise Bobo,

Smithville, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonas & Willie Mae Bobo Sr.; and 2

brothers, Jonas Bobo Jr., and Esker Bobo.

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL. directing.

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(March 4, 1924 - September 20, 2009)

Glenda Angus, age 85, of Detroit, Alabama, passed away Sunday, September 20,

2009 at the residence.

Visitation, from 9:00 until

service time at 11:00 a.m. at the Otts Funeral Home, Wednesday morning,

September 23, 2009. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 23,

2009, from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in

Crews Cemetery . Bro. Edward Puckett and Bro. Danny Stanford officiating.

Mrs. Angus was born March 4, 1924 in Lamar County, AL to the late Harvey C. and

Essie Dale Gosa Otts. She was of the Freewill Baptist faith.

She is survived by her husband, James E. Angus, Detroit, AL.; 3 daughters,

Margaret Irvin, Detroit, AL., Joann (Richard) Stringfellow, Sumiton, AL., and

Carolyn Whitehead, Detroit, AL.; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 18

great-great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother,

James Otts, Aberdeen, MS.; and 4 sisters, Judy McSpadden, Detroit, AL., Robbie

Gilstrap, Sulligent, AL., Patsy Puckett, Sulligent, AL., and Ruth Rowe, Tremont,

MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey C. and Essie Dale Otts; sister,

Olee Chandler; great-granddaughter, Adria Roberts; and

great-great-granddaughter, Kylie Hope Roberts.

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL. directing.

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(May 26, 1953 - September 26, 2009)

Jackie Sullivan Sr., age 56, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formerly of Sulligent,

Alabama passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening, October 1, 2009 at the Otts

Funeral Home. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2009 from the Otts

Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Gilmer Addition of the Sulligent City

Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers, Tony Townsend, Audie Williams, Robert Trevino,

Robert Massey, Ken Broyles & Perry Broyles.

Mr. Sullivan was born May 26, 1953 in Guin, AL to the late Roger Buster and Edna

Mae Cribbs Sullivan. He was a member of Praise Assembly Church, Hamilton, AL.

Mr. Sullivan was a graduate of Sulligent High School. He was a Veteran of the

U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by 4 sons, Jackie Ray Sullivan Jr., Norman, OK., Jimmy Don Smith,

Norman, OK., Jonathon Sullivan, Guntersville, AL., Willie Dewayne Jones, Norman,

OK.; 4 daughters, Jackiley (Corey) Johnson, Norman, OK., Tina Jones, Norman,

OK., Destiny Sullivan, Guntersville, AL., and Lakira Sullivan, Guntersville,

AL.; 19 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 5 sisters, Dorothy Freeman, Oklahoma

City, OK., Mary Brooks, Oklahoma City, OK., Bobbie Jean Thompson, Oklahoma City,

OK., Ina Broyles, Sulligent, AL., and Linda Cobbs, Hamilton, AL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Buster and Edna Mae S ullivan;

his wife, Janice Smith Sullivan; 3 brothers, Raymond, Jimmy Don and Peter

Sullivan

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL. directing.

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(April 10, 1932 - September 22, 2009)

James Lewis Hollis, age 77, of Sulligent, AL, husband of Sue Hall Hollis, passed

away Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at his residence.

Visitation, 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Otts Funeral Home.

Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 24, 2009 from the Otts Funeral

Home Chapel. Burial in the Furnace Hill Cemetery. Mr. Sonny McLellan and Mr.

Travis Brown officiating.

Active pallbearers, Don Crowley, Rudy Moore, Randy Reeves, Larry Northam, Joe

Woodham, Fred Thomas, James Morton and Ricky McGee. Honorary pallbearers, Bobby

Berry, Dale Hollis, Carl Estes, Ernest Price, Members of Mt. Olive Church of

Christ, Jerry Lowery, Northwest Alabama Hunting Club, Randy Hankins, Harold

Prothro, Danny Ross Johnson, Dr. W.C. Box, Dr. Kimberly Balasky, Dupree

Pennington, Jimmy McDaniel, James Allen, James Turner, Lamar County Sheriff

Department, Molloy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, John D. Allen, Randy

and Nancy Reeves, Joe and Nellie Woodham, Frank Steward, Betty Harrison, Jimmy

Edwards, Peggy Stanford, Marsha Hildreth, Rob Robertson, James and Becky Morton,

Spencer Robertson and Shane Robertson.

Mr. Hollis was born on April 10, 1932 in Lamar County, AL to the late Forney

Lewis and Annie Grace Graham Hollis. He was a member of the Mt. Olive Church of

Christ. Mr. Hollis was married for 55 years to Sue Hall Hollis. He was a Veteran

of the U.S. Army serving in Germany and France during the Korean Conflict. Mr.

Hollis had previously worked for Magnolia Tree Service, Weyerhaeuser and

GenCorp. He was a member of the Northwest Alabama Hunting Club and enjoyed

hunting, fishing and camping.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Hollis, Sulligent, AL.; 1 daughter, Ann Hollis,

Hamilton, AL.; 1 brother, John Paul (Stella) Hollis, Columbus, MS.; 4 sisters,

Doris Ann (Teague) Taylor, Sulligent, AL., Mary Virginia Bennett, Sulligent,

AL., Lou Ella Knight, Vernon, AL., and Clara (Walter) Piel, Odessa, TX.; and 1

aunt: Vera Jewel, Sulligent, AL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Forney Lewis and Annie Grace Graham

Hollis.

Otts Funeral Home,

Sulligent, AL. directing.

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