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Dan Hollis Obituary
Hollis
March 31, 1947-
June 4, 2017
Columbus, Georgia- Dr. Dan Stephen Hollis, 70, of Columbus, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at a family residence. Visitation will be scheduled Monday, June 12, 2017 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Striffler Hamby Funeral Home 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus followed by a Graveside Service at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road Columbus, 12:00pm with the Reverend Dennis B. Lacy and Reverend Robert French officiating.
He was the son of the late CWO Dan Hollis Jr and late Bernice Lolley Heath and was born on March 31, 1947 in Columbus, GA. He attended Jordan High School, Columbus College, Asbury College and then Bowman-Gray Medical School at Wake Forest. He went on to found Hollis Eye Institute in Columbus, GA and later Hollis LASIK in Auburn, AL.
Dr. Hollis is survived by children Aaron Hollis, Anna Knight and Branning Hollis as well as three grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers Russell Heath and Patrick Heath.
Memorial gifts may be given to Autism Hope Center, P.O. Box 6028, Columbus, GA 31917 or North Highland Church, 7300 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus, GA 31909.
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(Cloey) Charala
February 11, 2025
Your kindness is still remembered
Lori Johnson
February 9, 2018
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Hollis.He performed my lasik surgery in Auburn, Alabama over 10 years ago. He was a great doctor.My condolences to his family.
Lindell Knox
February 9, 2018
I send my sympathy to his children that I never knew. His room-mate at
Asbury College. Lindell "Linn" Knox, Woodlawn, IL
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Sue Ormanovich
September 21, 2017
Just learning of Dr. Hollis' passing and would like to, even though belated, send our very deepest condolences to his family. He was a wonderful man who cared deeply for people and his country. He will be missed.
Rich and Sue Ormanovich
Auburn, AL
June 13, 2017
Rest in peace Steve. JVHS has lost one of the most brilliant students that ever walked it's halls.
Carolyn and Ronnie Caldwell
Beth Martin
June 12, 2017
RIP Dr. Hollis as you are no longer in pain and you fought till the end. You were a great Dr and always willing to help those in need. A great loss but know your memory will live on. Prayers for his family.
Wendy Tabor
June 12, 2017
May you find peace and comfort in the love and memories you shared. He was a very kind man and will be missed by many.
Ann Hinton Welch
June 12, 2017
So sorry about the passing of Steve. my sympathy to his family
Lisa Carter-Deloach
June 12, 2017
RIH Dr Hollis, it was a pleasure working for you. You will truly be missed. My deepest condolences to the family.
Lisa Carter-Deloach
Linda Minger
June 12, 2017
I was saddened to hear of Dr. Hollis' demise. He was a special person and I am honored to have known him.
I wish his family PEACE...
Mistti & Neosha Vickers
June 12, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the family. Doc was a good man . Always helping people . He will be greatly missed.
Misti & Neosha Vickers
Michael Cox
June 12, 2017
On behalf of the Cox Family our condolences go out to your family during your time of bereavement . May God bless you.
Carol Ann Kaplan
June 11, 2017
I am so sorry. May his memory be a blessing.
Art and Margaret Angell
June 11, 2017
Heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr.Hollis. May God keep all of you in His loving care as you walk through this valley of grief. Dr Hollis will always be remembered by those whose lives he touched. Cherish all your memories...
John Wahl, MD
June 11, 2017
I should add that Dr. Hollis's eye surgical skills were superb. His hands were the steadiest and quickest I've ever witnessed.
This enabled his courage to take on challenging cases, achieve excellent results, and to treat an enormous number of patients.
John Wahl, MD
June 11, 2017
What a tragic loss for the human race. But how wonderful that we had his presence for 70 years.
Dr. Hollis was a brilliant innovator in many aspects of eye care, eye surgery, and patient management. His contributions to the field have improved all of our lives through these advances, including increasing our access to refractive and cataract surgery.
I was incredibly fortunate to have been employed by him for several years as an ophthalmologist after completing my residency. He was unfailingly kind and uniquely generous, constantly sharing and teaching what he had learned. A true father figure and mentor.
I wish I had been able to spend much more time with him. Thank you Dr. Hollis. Please rest In peace.
June 10, 2017
I am so sorry about Steve. I know that he was an inspiration to so many people. He was a the son of North Highland Assembly of God and will always have a place there. May God bless his family. God, please keep them in your arms and hands and bless them!
June 10, 2017
sorry for the loss of your father, he was a great doctor and a great man.
Johnny and Angela Allmond
Steve Jackson
June 10, 2017
Anna, Eddy, Pat, and Rusty I am sorry to hear about the passing of Steve. My deepest sympathy I send to you all. May God give you comfort during this time of grief.
Steve Jackson
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