Obituary of Gary Dean Hollis, Sr.

Gary Dean Hollis Sr. died March 14, 2023 at River City Rehab & Nursing Center in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Snyder Texas on April 8, 1956, the son of Verlyn Ray and Nova Jean Jeffers Hollis. He married Beverley Ann Gillis in Amarillo, Texas on November 30, 1984. They moved to Jacksonville, FL at the end of 1985 where they have remained ever since. Before his illness he was an active member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, FL where he passionately served in the prison ministry. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Larry Duane, and his twin Terry Don. Surviving in addition to his wife are his two sons of Jacksonville, FL: Michael (Dawn) Hollis, and Gary Dean Hollis, Jr.; his brother Ricky Ray (Melody) Hollis and his sister RaeNita White both of Texas. Funeral services will be held at Eternity Funeral Home, 4856 Oakdale Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 at 10:00 am. The family will host guests at a luncheon at University Christian Church and School following the service. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the kind nurses and CNA’s at River City Rehab & Nursing Center for caring for him in his final days.