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Harry Hollingsworth Obituary
The Statesboro native had resided in Bellville for the past 45 years. He was a member and deacon of Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church. He worked for Starland Dairy as a milkman for many years, retired from Fort Stewart Commissary after 18 years and served on the Evans County Board of Education for six years.
Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Lorna E. Lewis Hollingsworth.
Survivors: a daughter and son-in-law, Katina and Randy Riggs of Claxton; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Keith Hollingsworth of Atlanta and Tony and Crystal Hollingsworth of Bellville; two brothers, Kermit Hollingsworth of Statesboro and Billy Hollingsworth of Little Rock, Ark.; one sister, Nellie Meeks of Statesboro; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Wednesday, April 6, from 6 p.m. until at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral: Thursday, April 7, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Remembrances: Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Craig Lanier, 880 Bruner Circle, Metter, Ga., 30439.
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Statesboro Herald, April 6, 2011
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Memories and Condolences
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Norvel Mann
April 13, 2011
Brother Kieth and Family,
I saw the notice of your father's death in the Statesboro Herald. So sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of Brother Harry.
Elder Norvel P. Mann
Lindside, WV
Fred, Laverne Spell
April 12, 2011
Katina,So sorry to hear of your loss.Freddie and me are thinking about you. Love to you all.
Kathy Morris
April 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Harry was a wonderful sweet man and each time I had the honor of seeing him at Ash Branch Church I enjoyed talking to him. May God bless all of you and give you peace.
Leslie Morris and Cagney Hearn
April 6, 2011
Tony, Keith, Katina and families,
I wish I had the words to lighten your pain. But, sometimes words are not enough.
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 6, 2011
My deepest condolenses to all the family of Harry.He was a member at my parents Church,( Lehman and Ora Mae Mitchell). Harry was a good man and will be sadly missed. My prayers for all of you.
April 6, 2011
Keith,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ann Higdon
Chip Killingsworth
April 6, 2011
To Brother Harry's family:
I knew Brother Harry for many years within the Prim. Baptist Church and attended services with him a number of times. He was my "friend" as he was to many others.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Keith & Kim Anderson
April 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Floyd and Betty Livingston
April 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
charles sikes
April 6, 2011
Lorna sorry for your loss, may The Lord be with you and your family.
Melissa Eason
April 6, 2011
Mr. Harry. Ive known you my whole life. You were my daddys best friend. You two kept eachother out of trouble I suppose, or got into trouble together. I am going to miss you. Tell my dad I love him for me and my sister. May God be with your family. I love you.
Connie Helmuth Merrill
April 6, 2011
Katina, Tony, and Keith
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I hope your memories will be able to console you during this time. May God be with you. Prayers will said for you and your families.
Lynn Gay
April 6, 2011
Katina so sorry about the loss of your dad may God be with you and your family at this time.
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