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Larry David Hollingsworth
1951 - 2018
BORN
1951
DIED
2018
Larry Hollingsworth Obituary
Raymond - Larry David Hollingsworth passed away February 7, 2018. Larry was born January 3, 1951 and grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. Larry had an amazing talent for making people feel special. He will be missed by all that knew him, from his story telling talents to his booming laughter. Larry was avid outdoorsman and loved spending time on the ocean. Larry loved to fish and hunt, particularly with his son, Prent. His ability to make everybody feel at home and his love of history led to a lifelong career in hospitality. He is most proud of revitalizing historic hotels. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Nancy Burch Hollingsworth, and his son, William Prentice Hollingsworth, and his sister, Linda Vaughn of Gallatin, TN. Larry is also survived by a large extended family. He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Gene Hollingsworth, his mother, Elena Pistrui Hollingsworth, his father-in-law, W. Clyde Burch, his mother-in-law, Sophie Klancar Burch, uncle Don G. Hollingsworth and his nephew, Jason Michael Goodwin.
Visitation for Larry will be held on Monday, February 12, 2018 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Flowood, MS from 10:00am to 11:00am with service following at 11:00am.
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Stephen Fante
March 17, 2018
To Prent and Nancy, my deepest condolences for your loss! If ever I can do anything go either of you ... Larry Hollingsworth you have been missed by many in Louisville Kentucky! Man did you ever make your mark on this town! You taught me so much as President of john conti Coffee Company. The best memory from my time with you was our trip to Nashville. We worked the local market and you showed me your Dads school, we had dinner at the place he use to take you as kid. You challenged all of your managers and I benifitted from that and made a great friend from it! God speed Larry and absolute peace upon you!
Nina Efman
February 15, 2018
Condolences to your family. Even though it is terrible time right now but I remember all good when Mr H was in charge of Seelbach
February 15, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to family and friends for the lost of their beloved Larry. I hope the promise at John 6:39 can bring real comfort. Knowing that there is hope for lost love ones can be reassuring.
todd richards
February 14, 2018
Unsung. Not a politician but understood the political importance of diversity. Forever miss you my friend.
Julie Ingram
February 14, 2018
My most heartfelt sympathies to your family and friends, sir! We all learned so much from Larry during his time at The Seelbach Hilton in Louisville. Thank you for your professionalism, leadership and your sense of humor. You were truly one of a kind.
Alex Hunt
February 13, 2018
Mr. H is the best hotel GM I ever worked for. The Seelbach had its best run under his leadership, taking the Oakroom to 5 Diamond status! You will be missed my friend
Jennifer Sellers
February 13, 2018
I learned so much about leadership from Larry at the Seelbach Hilton, in Louisville. So many wonderful memories working together: trusting me to take the lead on a Presidential visit, sending me home on Derby Eve because I smashed my hand in the retractable wall after a shot of Pappy, 9-11 catastrophe: handled it with professionalism and provided calmness to the insanity, helped me through the loss of a dear friend. He was one of kind, he put friends and family first, he will be missed.
February 13, 2018
Nancy
I am so sorry for your family's loss.
Anne Rush
Dolores Biles
February 13, 2018
I worked for Larry for 6 years at the Seelbach Hilton in Louisville KY. He was a great, great person and one I will never forget as having a great laugh!!!
Dolores Biles
Jason Reeves
February 13, 2018
Larry was a great mentor to me when I entered the hotel industry and taught me valuable lessons I still share this day!
Condolences to the Hollingsworth Family and extended Family.
COLONEL S.M. WALLACE
February 12, 2018
I went to Grammar and Hillsboro High School with Larry, such a long time ago... I recall his attributes as a Leader and Athlete, and very popular among his colleagues, a friendly and jovial man, well respected. May the Lord watch over you Larry.
February 12, 2018
Larry and I worked together in Nashville and in Florida. He was a good friend. I was shocked to hear of his passing. Rest in peace Larry.
John Whiteman
February 11, 2018
I am so saddened to hear of Larry's passing. He was a special guy - always a ready smile, a positive word, a glass half full person. My heart goes out to all his family - you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sherrie Mason Andrews, HHS Class of 1969
Gerica Branson
February 11, 2018
Praying for comfort and strength during this difficult time for Nancy and Prentiss. God Bless You. My heart is heavy!!!!
David Hazen
February 11, 2018
Larry did me one of the great favors of my life. I was out for freshman football at Hillsboro and the second day of practice we scrimmaged the JV. I played outside linebacker. Larry came out of the backfield to block me. He walloped me in the head. I turned in my uniform at the end of practice before someone really messed me up. He had such a smile on his face. Definitely a welcome to the big leagues smile! I will see him in paradise and thank him. I had no business playing football! Love and peace to the family and friends! Larry, the principal's son, sure was a great character!
Bruce Allbright
February 11, 2018
Condolences and prayers to the family. Be thou at peace old friend.
Anne Eby McReynolds
February 11, 2018
Larry was a good friend in high school, and later when he was at the Seelbach in Louisville. Such a terrific guy! So sorry.
Harriet Priest
February 11, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Nancy and Prent. Larry will be missed, but not forgotten, by his many friends. His Father was my elementary school principal, at Julia Green. I was shocked to read of his death, as he was always so full of life. Prayers! Harriet Priest
Walter Leffler
February 11, 2018
Sending prayers, love and light to Nancy and Prent; I'm very sad for your loss. May God allow Larry to rest in peace and for you to heal over time. God bless.
February 10, 2018
I am sorry for your family's loss. May you have peace through prayer during this difficult time. Philipians 4:6,7
February 10, 2018
May you find comfort from God
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