Carl Hollinger Sr.

Carl W. Hollinger Sr. NORFOLK - Carl W. Hollinger Sr., 92, went to be with the Lord Dec. 7, 2010. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Lillian M. Hollinger and a son, the Rev. Vincent L. Sawyer; his parents, Benjamin and Estella; two brothers, Harry and Miflin and two sisters, Estella and Addie. He is survived by two sons, Benjamin Hollinger of Milford, Del., Carl Hollinger Jr. and his wife Martha of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Vincent Jr., Vickie and Brian Sawyer, Ben Hollinger Jr., Brenda Hollinger and husband Christophe, Dan Hollinger, Steve Hollinger and wife Susan, and Kerri Hardwick and husband David; and many great- grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. He was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Norfolk and a previous member of more than 50 years and former deacon of Central Baptist Church in Norfolk. He and Lillian always enjoyed duck pin bowling and were active in many bowling leagues. He was a retired Longshoreman of the International Longshoreman Association. He had a lifelong love for gardening and a strong spirit for giving. The family will receive friends Friday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. The funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. in Fellowship Baptist Church, 419 Glenrock Road, Norfolk. The burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family invites friends to a reception at Fellowship Baptist Church after the interment. The family would like to thank the caregivers from Leigh Hall and Odyssey Hospice for the excellent care given to him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer. com.