Claud Hollingsworth Jr.

Claud Hollingsworth Jr.

Claud Hollingsworth Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2007.
Claud Hollingsworth Jr.
Claud L. Hollingsworth, Jr., 51, of Swansea, Ill., born April 20, 1956, in St. Louis, Mo., died on Friday, April 20, 2007.
Claud worked for U.S. Steel in Granite City, Ill., for 18 years and previously worked for Monsanto in Sauget, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby, nee Moore, Hollingsworth.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn D., nee Patterson, Hollingsworth; three children, Kela Hollingsworth, Kandis Hollingsworth and Kyle Hollingsworth, all of Swansea, Ill.; two grandchildren, Krystal Robinson and Kaden Robinson; his father and step-mother, Claud and Pearline Hollingsworth, Sr. of Alorton, Ill.; eight brothers and sisters, Rita Hoffman of East St. Louis, Ill., John McCondichie of Washington Park, Ill., Charlene (Maurice) Dotson of East St. Louis, Ill., Ledarrel (Hattie) Hollingsworth of Cahokia, Ill., Michele (Lisa) Hollingsworth of Alorton, Ill., Valdez (Alona) Hollingsworth of St. Louis, Mo., Spring Collins of Alorton, Ill., and Sherry Sumrall of Alorton, Ill.; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Visitation: Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Kassly Mortuary Chapel, Fairview Heights, Ill., with Brother James Gause officiating. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.

KASSLY MORTUARY, Fairview Heights, Ill.

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April 27, 2007

Dawnielle Henry posted to the memorial.

April 26, 2007

Vernon Tharpe II posted to the memorial.

April 26, 2007

Kenneth Martin posted to the memorial.

Dawnielle Henry

April 27, 2007

To the Hollingsworth Family, we know this is a great loss for you. We've always felt like an extended part of your family, especially Shae. She is going to really miss her god grandfather. We love you and our prayers are with you always.

Vernon Tharpe II

April 26, 2007

I'm sorry for the lost of Mr. Hollingsworth. I know how good of a father he was, and im so sorry. If there is anything that my family or I can do just let us know. Again, Im sorry he was a good man. Your friend

Vernon

Kenneth Martin

April 26, 2007

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the entire Hollingsworth family. Kandis, I pray Gods strenth and peace for you in this time.
God Bless

Rochelle Franklin

April 26, 2007

To Sherri and Spring, May God bless you and your family during your time of need.

Lori Bishop

April 26, 2007

We worked with "Hootie" at National/US Steel. He was a joy to be around. He always had a smile or a laugh and carried himself with class. He will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss. All of our prayers are with you. Mike Novosel & Lori Bishop

Jay Maurer Jr.

April 25, 2007

I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy to the family. I worked with Claud at Monsanto and enjoyed our many conversations in the break areas at WGK. If there is anything I can do for the family let me know.

Rich & Shannon Mercer

April 25, 2007

To the family: Our thoughts and prayer are with you during this difficult time, worked with Claud a long time at Monsanto.

Nanette Mixon

April 25, 2007

To the Hollingsworth family
Your in my prayers.

from Nanette Bell-Mixon

George & Phyllis Moran

April 24, 2007

To Rita, and the entire Hollingsworth Family, May GOD comfort you in your time of sorrow!

Charles (PAP) Wilson

April 24, 2007

To the whole Hollingsworth family; A couple of weeks ago you gave me a hug, and told me to be strong. Now I want to extend a hug and tell you we can be strong together. Somethings are out of our control, but yet somethings are, I got your back. "Isa.25;8" To my extended family, Love you guys. 'kick it back'

Bonds Robinson

April 24, 2007

To the family :God has This day appointed for everyone of us. May
God Bless You and keep You.

Valarie Moore Lane

April 24, 2007

Kathy, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in God in your time of need.

Antwyne & Monique Golliday Sr. & Family

April 24, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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