Judge Hollie Conley

Judge Hollie Conley of Garrett, Ky., died Sun., Jan. 11, 2009 in Illinois. He was born to Willis and Mimia Conley Jan. 14, 1921. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Martin Conley, his parents, his brothers Haden and Clyde Conley, sisters Inez Cox and Edna Everidge. Surviving are sisters Sallie (Victor) Scherrer of Alexandria, Va., and Bessie (Homer) Draughn of Lexington, Ky. In addition, he is survived by son Hollie Martin Conley of New York; daughters Judelle Conley of Lexington, Danise (Mark) White of Virginia and Melanie (Ron) Warfield of Illinois. He was a fun loving grandfather to Scott, Robb and Leah Warfield, Holly (Bo) Renes, Chad (Alyssa) White and Rebecca White. Also surviving are 7 great grandchildren. Judge Conley was a graduate of Alice Lloyd College, University of Kentucky and Duke University Law School. He served in the US Navy during World War II, was Floyd County Attorney and Commonwealth's Attorney before serving for 28 years as Judge of the Circuit Court. Judge Conley and his wife Minnie owned and operated Conley's Ky Food Store in Garrett for more than 40 years. Judge Conley lived with a passion for life: a passion for hunting, a passion for Ky. sports, a passion for serving the customers at Conley's Ky Food Store, a passion for being fair and equal as a judge and a passion for his family. Visitation was held after 1 p.m. Fri., Jan. 16, and services were Sat., Jan. 17, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Martin, Ky. Burial followed at the Mimia Conley Cemetery at Hueysville. Memorials may be made to the Hollie Conley scholarship fund at Alice Lloyd College, Pippa Passes, Ky. 41844.