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Joseph William Hollis Jr.

1932 - 2009

BORN

1932

DIED

2009

Joseph Hollis Obituary

Joseph William Hollis Jr., 76, of Lexington, Va., died January 13, 2009. Funeral services 11 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2009, at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 16, 2009.

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Sandy Fitzgerald

January 19, 2009

I worked with Joe on the first job I ever had after high school in 1969. We struck up a friendship that lasted all these years. He was a dear man and will be greatly missed. I will miss his hugs and his sweetness. He always made me laugh. I don't know his family but my sympathy goes out to you.

Kathy Reynolds

January 16, 2009

Joe will be missed by many. He was always kind, thoughtful and giving. My prayers go to his family. He was a good man.

Linda & Kenny Emore

January 15, 2009

Joe will be greatly missed. He is leaving us with many fond memories. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family.

mary koogler

January 15, 2009

Joe will always be missed and cherished in memories by many. I will miss your bear hugs and warm smile everytime we saw one another..rest in peace Joe, you deserve it....

Bonnie Padgett

January 15, 2009

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Larry and Rita Blackwell

January 15, 2009

The times we shared with Joe over the years are priceless. Never a dull moment when he was around. He has left us but the memories of him are still here.
May God be with his family during this time now and forever.

James & Nancy Brown

January 15, 2009

May GOD Bless Joe's FAMILY & Friends. Joe will be missed by so many. He was my friend, since early childhood. He visited me many times, down on the lake & here in Florida. I will miss him, on my trips to Lexington. Joey, Thanks for the phone call. Joe, can now rest in Peace.

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