Kelly HOLLINS

HOLLINS, Kelly Kelly McCullough Hollins of Decatur, age 60, passed away January 28, 2019. He was a loving husband and father who will be deeply missed. Born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Kelly moved to Atlanta to join Gwyn, the love of his life. He worked as an independent stock investor. Kelly and Gwyn met 41 years ago as college students in Virginia while Kelly was attending Washington and Lee University and Gwyn was attending Hollins University. They were preparing to celebrate their 33rd wedding anniversary in February this year. Kelly was a United States Chess Federation member and played tournament chess when he was young and then with his sons, after teaching them how to play. He ran chess clubs and teams at Winnona Park Elementary, Glenwood 4/5 Academy, and Renfroe Middle School in City of Decatur. Kelly had two deep passions in life. The first was music, primarily rock and blues, and the second was being a father to his sons. He shared his enjoyment of collecting with his son Harper, and he supported Harper's cardistry and growing collection of playing cards. Kelly shared his love of history and passion for music with his son Alexander, who is now majoring in Popular and Commercial Music at Loyola University New Orleans. Alexander also plays guitar and sings in his band The Canarys. Both of Kelly's sons shared his love of Braves baseball and they both love telling stories, just like their father. Kelly was preceded in death by his father Harry Muth Hollins who was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Calcasieu Parish for 16 years. He is survived by his wife, Gwyn LeDuke Hollins of Decatur; sons, Arthur Alexander Hollins and Harper McCullough Hollins of Decatur; mother, Caroline Skipper Hollins, and sister, Virginia Hollins Webb both of Lake Charles, Louisana. If you wish to send a donation in Kelly's memory you can consider supporting the Atlanta Rock and Blues Camp which has been a great home for the whole family. Kelly also supported the Southern Poverty Law Center, Washington and Lee University, and Loyola University New Orleans. A funeral service for Mr. Hollins will be Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the A.S. Turner and Sons Chapel. Interment will be in the Historic Decatur City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, February 8, 2019 from 5:30-8 PM at the funeral home. A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory.