PARKER, Hollis Monroe - Of Atlanta, formerly of Holly, age 72, died Tuesday, November 15, 2005 in Atlanta, Michigan. Funeral service will be held at 12Noon Saturday, November 19, 2005 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, burial in Flint Memorial Park, with a military graveside service under the auspices of VFW #822. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Visitation 5-8PM Thursday and 11-2 and 4-8PM Friday and 10AM until the time of the service at the Swartz Funeral Home. Hollis was born on May 12, 1933 in Flint, Michigan, the son of the late Harry and Bernice (Rogers) Parker. He married Loretta Buzbuzian on February 25, 1963 in East Tawas. Hollis served his country in the United States Army in the Tank Division, during the Korean conflict. He was a heavy equipment operator for Holly Sand & Gravel, retiring in 1986. an avid outdoorsman, he had a great love for his family and was able to fix anything. Surviving are wife, Loretta; children, Mark Hoag of Muskegon, Desranne and husband Keith Lenderman of North Carolina, Lynn Close of Florida, Scott and wife Sue Parker of Davison, Lori Boyer of Davison; grandchildren, Candace, Jerod, Meghan, Madison, Jacob, Erin and Joshua; sister, Sharon and husband Tom Furister of Florida; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved Beagles. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Patricia, Bonnie and Joyce; brothers, Dallas, Harry Jr. and Bobbe.
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