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David Hollis Obituary
Dave was born in Fulton County, GA, on April 29, 1939 to Thomas Gentry Hollis and Hilda Bollingham Hollis. In addition to his parents, his dearly loved wife, Penelope "Penny" Williams preceded him in death.
Dave was a retired electrical engineer who held eight patents during his career. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, spending time at the beach, fixing gadgets, running road races, communicating with ham radio, boating, kayaking, and catching and cooking fish. As a father, he encouraged his children to excel and enjoy their lives. He will be greatly missed.
Dave is survived by his sons, Michael and John Hollis; stepson, Andrew Watt; daughter, Rebecca Meade; grandsons, Tristan, Dillon and Brandon. He is also survived by his brother, Jeff Hollis and sister, Sibby Campbell, as well as many special friends.
A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. Intern Minister John Saxon of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh will officiate.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Phillip Dalton
October 16, 2007
I will miss talking with Dave on the deck at Ocean Glen. An intelligent man that enjoyed a good scotch.
Linda Wengryn
October 16, 2007
We did not know Dave until this past summer at the beach. In the short time we spent with him, it was easy to see why he was so loved by everyone. He touched our lives and we will miss him. Ron and Linda Wengryn Pittsburgh, PA
Mike and Joanne Summy
October 16, 2007
Dave was a great guy, and it's just hard to believe that we won't see his smiling face around anymore. Memories of Dave go back over the past 25 years, from camping at Kerr Lake and experiencing his first rounds of golf in Tennessee to our meeting at a restaurant in the Bahamas, visits to their condo at the beach and the Spades games held out on his screened porch at home. My condolences to the entire family ... Dave will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Bill Burkhead
October 16, 2007
I was sorry to hear of Dave's death. I worked with Dave in Raleigh at the Corning Res.& Dev. Facility. He was an extremely nice person, and co-worker.
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