Edward Eugene Hollis

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Edward Eugene Hollis, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, August 27, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Marianna, Arkansas on November 4, 1947 to the late William and Hazel Hollis. Edward retired from the United States Army in 1986 and has worked for Jonesboro Schools for the last 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with family, Elvis’ music, and singing. In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Page of Marianna.

Edward is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth (Brown) Hollis of Jonesboro; sons, William Edward Hollis II of Jonesboro and Geoffrey Lynn Hollis (Angila Hollis) of Ash Flat; granddaughter, Alison Leigh Herrera (Jacob) of Georgia; grandson, Jacob Lynn Hollis of Ash Flat; step grandchildren, Austin Scott, Katherine & Tyler Hensley, and Rachel & Sam Mink; siblings, Fred Hollis of Arbryd, Missouri, Phyllis Mays of West Memphis, and Peggy Coad of West Memphis; great grandchildren, Ezekiel Herrera, Amya Scott, Axel Hensley, Alaina Hensley, and Braylin Mink. Edward leaves behind a host of other nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

The visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday from 1-2:00 p.m.

The service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Emerson Funeral Home with Rev. William Dowd officiating.