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David Franklin Hollis Sr.

David Franklin Hollis Sr. obituary, Gary, IN

David Hollis Obituary

Hollis Sr., David Franklin Was born second of four siblings on October 25, 1951 at 1:37 p.m. in Gary, IN to Dwight Sr. and Estelle Hollis. He matriculated through the Gary Community School Corporation, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1969. David was affectionately known by family and close friends as "Bae Bae". His gregarious personality caused him to know no strangers. He was known as the life of the party. He was baptized in Jesus' name and received the Holy Ghost in August 1969 at Zion Temple Apostolic Church under the pastorate of Bishop O.C. Garmon. In 1982 he moved his membership to Logan Park Assembly of Christ under the pastorate of Bishop George L. Stearnes. In his latter years he returned to Zion Temple under the pastorate of Suff. Bishop Donsero Reynolds where he was a faithful member of Sunday school. In 1971, he was employed by Inland Steel (now known as Arcelor Mittal) working in 1 & 2 coal strip as a laborer and was elevated to crane man. After thirty-two years of employment, he retired. He departed this life on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 4:45 p.m. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Joyce Ramona. He leaves to cherish three children, David, Jr., Shalonda (Nate) Jiles, Shaleena (Edwardo) Gates, all of Merrillville, IN; two grandchildren, Nathaniel David II and Saleena Marie; one brother, Dwight (Lee Ann) Hollis of Fort Worth, TX and one sister, Gwendolyn (Ronald) Swope of Gary, IN; and a host of dearly loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Visitation Friday, February 21, 2014 from 12:00 to 8:00p.m. at Zion Temple Church, 1525 Jefferson St. Funeral services Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 11:00a.m. at New Hope M.B. Church, 2307 Rhode Island St., Gary, IN. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 19, 2014.

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Marguerite Gardner

February 13, 2022

I know how you feel. My father died in 1971 and I will pray for your family.

Marguerite Gardner

April 25, 2014

My prayers are for all the family. Dear Lord keep them strong in this time of reflection of such a God fearing husband, father, son and friend.

Boneva R

April 19, 2014

I'm so sorry for the lost of this wonderful man, whom has been a part of my life for years, I will truly miss his, gone but never forgotten . Prayers go out to the family.

Boneva

April 19, 2014

I'm just finding out about this, I'm so sorry for ya'll lost. I will truly miss him. My heart is so broken and my prayers go out to the family.

Boneva

Willie Strickland

March 17, 2014

To the family of David Hollis, my Heartfelt sympathy in the home going of my class-mate (Roosevelt-Class 1969) and fellow EAST-SIDER. Sleep my friend, Sleep, until we meet again.

Tyra Taylor

February 27, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Dave. He was a really nice person. My prayers go out to the family. He was there for me when my mom passed..R.I.H.

Doris (Jeanie) Washington-Littleton

February 25, 2014

Gwen,Sonny and Hollis Family,
We are sorry for the passing of Bae-Bae. He will truly be missed- May he Rest In Peace .
The Washington family sends our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and we pray that God continue to give you strength -
God has a plan for us all and in heaven we will meet again.
Washington and Littleton Family

Frances Lane

February 24, 2014

To Gwen, Dwight and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bae Bae. You are in our prayers. May you feel the comforting arms of our Father in Heaven embracing you; giving you the strength and encouragement you need during this time and always. Your Dorie Miller family.
Frances and the Lane Family

WILLIE&TONI PRICE

February 23, 2014

WE WILL TRULY MISS DAVID'S SMILING FACE AND PARTY SPIRIT AT OUR CLASS REUNION THIS YEAR. HE WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND A WONDERFUL CLASSMATE.RIP OUR FRIEND. TO THE FAMILY YOU HAVE ALL OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT.

Min. Elliott Thompson

February 23, 2014

We are thankful for the life of Bro. Hollis and we embrace the truth of the ressurection of the faithful who rest in Christ. Elder David Jr., Shalonda and Shaleena, rest assured that we are praying for you.

Elder L & Patricia Harding

February 22, 2014

May God, of all comfort, continue to bless the Hollis family during your time of loss. Our prayers are with you.

Dianne Atkins

February 22, 2014

So sorry to her of the passing of our classmate David. Whenever our path crossed he always greeted me with a big smile on his face a kind word. He will be missed.

Evang. Mary McCraven

February 22, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hollis, and Swope family in the loss of your love one. BaBa would truly bring laughter when he brought his presence. May God's arms of love and peace comfort you in your hour of sorrow.

Shawn & Shameeka Williams

February 22, 2014

To the entire Hollis Family: We are praying for you. We know the pain of losing a father but also know the comforting touch of God our Father that will see you through. We love and are here for you.

Tarry Martin

February 22, 2014

My deepest condolences to the family. I thank GOD that is faithful. This ensures me that you will be comforted.

Pat Mosby

February 21, 2014

My prayers and condolences to the Hollis family.

Charles Price

February 21, 2014

To the Hollis Family my prayers are toward you all. I am praying the God of Glory will give you strength in this difficult hour. Stand on the prayers of the saints.

February 21, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hollis family. Bro Hollis was a good friend to our family. Known him for years and enjoyed his sense of humor. We are here to help in any way we can. Love Sam and Dominique Gates

Claudia Wells

February 21, 2014

My condolences to the Hollis Family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. David was a classmmate who will truly be missed.

Lovece Headd

February 21, 2014

To the Hollis Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We pray that you rely on God's love for strength.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Headd Family

Carolyn Bailey

February 21, 2014

From Carolyn Bishop-Bailey and family. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy..how well we know!

Diane Hollis-Craig

February 21, 2014

TO: THE HOLLIS FAMILY: SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER, BROTHER, GRANDFATHER AND OUR FRIEND..DAVID HAD A SMILE AND HEART OF PURE GOLD AND A CONVERSATION FOR ALL. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT...KEEP THE FAITH..(RIH)

Darcel jackson

February 21, 2014

I'm so sorry about your loss Mrs Swope God bless u and your family.

Clay Washington & Family

February 21, 2014

Gwen, Sonny, & Family,
Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughs. Treasure the memories.

Clay Washington & Family

February 21, 2014

Gwen & Sonny,
Sorry for your loss. You and family are in our thoughts.Treasure Bea-Bea's memories.

Frank Barbara Jefferson

February 20, 2014

To the family of David Hollis , the Jefferson's
sends our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and we pray that God continue to give you strength.

Iris COOK.

February 20, 2014

My condolences to the family, and prayers.
God Bless

Felicia McCray

February 20, 2014

Sorry that I can't make it up there during this time but my prayers, heart and love will be!

Sondra Greer

February 20, 2014

To the family, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Patricia Bundy-Palmer

February 20, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hollis family during this difficult time. David was a dear friend and classmate who will be missed.

February 20, 2014

May God be continually with you during your loss. Much love & Prayer. Howard & Charlotte Anderson

Edward Hollis

February 20, 2014

Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life. Rest in peace David.

Evang. Janice Culver

February 20, 2014

Always with a smile...Bro Hollis will be remembered...his children stood by his side and took care of their dad...each took their turn..taking dad out to breakfast...I saw their faith by their works. Evang. Janice Culver

February 20, 2014

TO THE HOLLIS FAMILY
MAY GOD TRULY COMFORT YOU ALL INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY AT THIS TIME. MAY HE COME IN AT YOUR LOWEST POINTS,TO HUG YOU AND LOVE ON YOU,TO DRY YOUR TEARS AND CALM YOUR PAIN.AND AT UNEXPECTED TIMES WHEN YOU NEED IT THE MOST MAY HE GIVE YOU A SMILE FROM A SPECIAL REMEMBERANCE OF BRO. HOLLIS. WER'E PRAYING FOR YOU ALL. LOVE THE MABON FAMILY

Daryl Cobb

February 20, 2014

To the Hollis family, It is always sad to here that another classmate has left us. This is my prayer, that those that are still here,keep the faith til the last amen

Ron Christopher

February 20, 2014

My condolences to the Hollis family

February 20, 2014

Earth has no sorrow Heaven cannot heal. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you at this time. We share in your sorrow...The Williams Family(Donna,Gwen, and Jonathan)

Rita Brown Strickland

February 20, 2014

To the Family of David, my sympathy and prayers are with you at this difficult time. David and I were classmates and graduated together. May God Bless each of you.
John 14:1-4

Raymond Humphrey

Raymond Humphrey

February 20, 2014

I pray God will comfort the family in it's time of sorrow.

Fredrick Rteic

February 19, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Charles & Veronica Scott & Family

February 19, 2014

To the Hollis & Swope Families,
God whispered to Bae Bae come take your rest. His presence will be no more, but his spirit will linger in those he left behind. You can see his reflection through his children, grandchildren, brothers,sisters, and friends. I will always remember him from the early days at Zion. May the precious memories of him keep you until you meet again, as the Peace of God shine upon each of you. God bless you dear family!

February 19, 2014

To The Hollis Family:

My sincere condolences to the family. God bless all of you. I was a co-worker at Inland Steel (Mittal Steel).

Olivia Mukes

February 19, 2014

Job well done. RIH Classmate of 69.

Stella Archer-Harris

February 19, 2014

To Dwight and Gwendolyn and the entire Hollis family my condolences and prays go out to you go out to you. Always in my memories, RIP David.

Jeanetta Harris

February 19, 2014

To Elder David Hollis Jr and family my thoughts and prayers are with you during such a great loss. Elder Hollis my friend from Brunswick, Webster and a few other schools if you need me for anything please let me know.

Evangelist Bertha Brown

February 19, 2014

To Elder David Hollis and the entire family. I send my condolences. I pray that the precious memories you have in your heart will keep David Sr alive. God bless you and know that Jesus has given you the comforter (Holy Ghost) for such an hour as this. With Love Evangelist Bertha Brown

February 19, 2014

To Eld. David Hollis, and the entire Hollis family: You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God comfort and strengthen you all in the days to come. God bless you.
Eld.& Sis. Eugene Barbour

Elder Melvin G. Peeples jr

February 19, 2014

May GOD bless and comfort the Hollis family in this time of great loss. David Sr. was truly "a bubbly soul."

linda wilson

February 19, 2014

sorry to read about my classmate. may the love of God be with the family.

Paul Pollard

February 19, 2014

Elder David Hollis Jr and the entire family, it is with my sincere sympathy that I send condolences to you all. We are sorry for your loss but so happy that yet another son has been called home by Our Lord Almighty. Look unto the heavens where God will send His Angels of Mercy to watch over the entire family and comfort you in the difficult days ahead. I'm so fortunate to know many of the family members as my brother Racine became a part of, in holy matrimony, to Linda. So happy to have recently conversed with David Jr. From our family to yours, RIP Mr. Hollis.

John&Virginia Brim Jr.

February 19, 2014

To the family of David Franklin Hollis Sr.we send our sincere condolences.David was a classmate of mine at Gary Roosevelt High graduating together in 69.We had some good times back in the day and I'm gonna miss my old buddy. May You Rest In Peace and May God Bless The Hollis Family!

Min. Shelby F. Jimerson Sr.

February 19, 2014

To David,Shalonda,Shaleena my God strengthen and keep you in his care. Love you and praying for you in Jesus name.

Pastor Marian solomon

February 19, 2014

Elder Hollis, on behalf of Bishop Lambert W. Gates, Sr. and the pastoral staff of Mt. Zion in Indpls,In, we are saddened by this great loss in your family. Prayers are going up for all of you. Be encouraged God is able to sustain you.

February 19, 2014

May the Lord comfort you in your time of loss. God bless
Bro. Jesus and Sis. Shoni Paez

Lillie Hurt Olivier

February 19, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this moment of sorrow. Peace be with you.

February 19, 2014

To Shalonda and family, you have my prayers and condolences. God will comfort you and the family in the coming days. Ernestine Peterson-Hosea

Jacquelyn Goosby

February 19, 2014

To the Suggs and Hollis Families I will keep lifting you all up in prayer I will miss my Good buddy/my classmate David Franklin Hollis Sr.

February 19, 2014

We send our sincerest condolences to you and your family. May God's peace and love surround you today and forever. - Pastor David Moore

Minister Debrah Smith Daniel

February 19, 2014

To David, Shalonda, Shaleena and the entire family:
My prayers are with you during this time. I pray that the Lord give you peace and strength. May the fond memories of Bae-Bae give you comfort. I have many fond and funny memories of Bae-Bae that make me smile in between the tears. His sense of humor was unprecedented and could make you crack a smile in the midst of pain. He will be missed.

T.J. and I love you guys so much. If there is anything we can do, we're here for you.

Bobby&Warreena Suggs&Family

February 19, 2014

Bae-Bae will truely be miss, he was a very beautiful person, may he R.I.H.

Jerome & Zerita Robinson

February 19, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences to family and friends.

Nina Castro

February 19, 2014

Shaleena and Julio,

You and your family are in my prayers. I love you and the family. God will see you through. Stay strong and prayerful.

Deborah Anderson & Family

February 19, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 19, 2014

R.I.P. BROTHER DAVID. MAY GOD RECEIVE YOU INTO HIS KINGDOM.

Earnest Tyler

February 19, 2014

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of David. My prayers are with you and your family. Know that God is able to comfort and keep you. Trust Him.

Tommie Thomas

February 19, 2014

Gwen and Sonny,
As we send Bae Bae home, I can say that the friendship that started in early Dorie-Miller Homes between our families is still just as strong today. We all will miss Bae Bae deeply, but also I will remember all the good times he and I shared.God bless the Hollis family during this diffcult time. We love you,

The Thomas Family

Betty Brown

February 19, 2014

May the love of your family and friends carry you through this difficult time.May God sustain and strengthen you.

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