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JOHN GRANVILLE HOLLINGSWORTH
1930 - 2022
JOHN HOLLINGSWORTH Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of John Granville Hollingsworth announce his passing on January 31, 2022 at the age of 91.
He was born on November 21, 1930 in Chattanooga, TN to parents James and Cora Hollingsworth. Married to Davida Smith on January 4, 1949 in Rossville, GA.
John graduated from Isaac Litton High School in Nashville,TN, Freed Hardeman College, David Lipscomb College, Harding Graduate School, and Pepperdine College. He also received an honorary doctorate from Freed Hardeman University.
His career consisted of ministry throughout his adult life in Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, and California. His final ministry was to his co-residents at Franklin Park Sonterra. He taught high school, and held progressive positions of teaching and administration at Freed Hardeman and Pepperdine Universities.
John was a devoted father and loving husband. He will be lovingly remembered by children Davida Lambert (Lew), Scot Hollingsworth (Sara), Philip Hollingsworth, grandchildren Julie, Craig, Lisa, David, Elizabeth, Megan, Evan, and Christopher, 8 great-grandchildren, brother Frank Hollingsworth (Joanne), and sister Sandra Hollingsworth.
John was predeceased by his wife Davida, parents James and Cora, and sister Connie Scott.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 11, 11:00 am at Northside Church of Christ, 19818 Hwy 281N, San Antonio, TX 78258
Arrangements through Funeral Caring USA
Memorial donations can be made to: SA Hope Center, PO Box 780904, San Antonio, TX 78278 sahopecenter.org
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Memories and Condolences
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Jim Williams
February 2, 2024
To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. He still lives in our hearts and memory so we cherish that.
Jim & Lois Williams
Jim Williams
December 12, 2023
Though the miles and the years separated us at different times, John always remained one of truest and dearest friends. His wise words of advice and counsel were always good for me to hear. I treasured his friendship then and his precious memory now.
Jim Williams
February 14, 2023
Any time is a good
Time to share a memory of one of my dearest friends. All of my memories of him and dear and precious. Thank God He gave us experiences and memories.
Vernice Hobbs and George Wesch
February 9, 2022
We are both so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our condolences to the family and of course to you Scot.
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