Wayne DeAndre Hollis Sr.

Wayne DeAndre Hollis Sr. obituary

Wayne DeAndre Hollis Sr.

Wayne Hollis Obituary

Published by Legacy on Mar. 13, 2026.
Wayne DeAndre Hollis Sr. was born on July 17, 1968 to the late JoeRandy Nelson and the late Cynthia Hollis. He departed on March 7th 2026 at 7:58pm at Saint Francis Hospital.

Wayne was educated in the Phenix city school systems, graduating from Central High School in 1986.

Beginning in his youth, he held various jobs including being a long time salesman. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to venture out on his own creating T&W auto detailing shop.

Wayne was known and respected in the community, he will be remembered by his kind heart, his jokes, and his loud demeanor.

He leaves his precious memories with his devoted wife Charlene Hollis; his four children Kristin(Harry) Cox, Wayne Hollis jr., Montavious Lee, and Daisha Billingsley. Eight grandchildren Tyrik Cox, Trymaine Cox, Kacie Hodges, Carmen Hollis, Haleigh Cox, Lyric Williamson, Kai'dyn Hicks, and Kehlani Williamson. Three brothers; Ronald Nelson, Robbie Nelson, Joseph Nelson. One sister; Kassidy Collin's-Moore. Close cousins, a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

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I am so very sorry for your loss. Please cherish all of your memories because they help you to become stronger. I love you Charlene.

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