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Tommy Hollowell Obituary
Abilene - Tommy Gene Hollowell passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 24th, 2021 in Abilene, Texas at the age of 77.
Services will be held Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 1:00pm at Broadview Baptist Church, 2500 South 27th Street and Buffalo Gap Cemetery. Officiated by Rev. Wes Terry and Rev. David Cason.
Tommy was born on December 12th 1943 in Rosenberg, Texas to Carl and Earlene Hollowell. He attended school in Andrews and graduated from Wylie High School in Abilene. He played football, basketball and went to state in Track & Field. Tommy married his high school sweetheart Sandra McDonald in 1962.
He is preceded in death by, his parents, sister Martha and brother Donnie.
Tommy carried the mail here in Abilene for over 34 years. Throughout his life he enjoyed golf with his friends, was a season ticket holder for Cooper High School football and religiously followed UT & Dallas Cowboys football. Most of all, he loved spending time with family.
Tommy is survived by Sandra, his wife of 58 years, brother Carl and wife Markey, brother Fred and wife Tina, sister Ruthie and husband Allen, daughter Pam Hollowell of Abilene, daughter Teri Balich and husband Dan of Justin, son Tommy Hollowell and wife Dena of Abilene, special family member Cathy Holt of Abilene, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Tommy, dad, grandad, was known for his incredible sense of humor, story telling abilities and most of all, his BIG hugs. He will be dearly missed.
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Nancy Roth
January 27, 2021
I've sat behind Tommy and Tommy for Cooper Football Games for almost 30 years. He will be missed. The games just won't be the same without him. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss....and mine.
Nan Norris Campbell
January 26, 2021
Tommy was a relative, a second cousin to my dad, Cecil Norris. I remember Tommy as a teenager and later as a kind man. I saw him last at my dad’s funeral in 2003 at Aspermont, Tx. The Hollowell family and my family were close and we always enjoyed our visits at the Norris Reunions.
My prayer is that God will comfort your family and keep you in His loving care.
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of Tommy.
Nan Norris Campbell
Margie (Briggs) Poe
January 26, 2021
May all your precious memories of Tommy bring you peace and comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family, Sandra. Tommy was one of the nicest guys I have ever met. He will be cherished and missed by all his family and friends.
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