Died November 1, 2018
John Graham Hollis of Selmer, TN was born March 27, 1931 in Jackson, MS the son of the late Joe Clyde Hollis and Hester Graham Hollis. He was united in marriage to Jo Ann Whitaker on September 1, 1951. Mrs. Hollis preceded him in death on August 18, 2000.
Mr. Hollis grew up in Selmer and was a graduate of Selmer High School. He later moved to Memphis and was employed by Memphis Light Gas & Water. After retiring and the death of his wife, he moved back to Selmer in 2001. Mr. Hollis was a member of the Selmer First United Methodist Church. He was a big University of Memphis sports fan and a member of the tiger football “Highland Hundred Club”. He enjoyed spending time in his shop making woodchimes, which were very much sought after by those who saw them. Some of his fondest memories growing up was fox hunting with his grandfather. He was a United States Navy veteran. Mr. Hollis departed this life on October 30, 2018 in Corinth, MS at the age of 87 Years, 7 Months, 3 Days.
He is survived by two daughters, Susan Miller and husband Mike of Collierville, TN, Lisa Stogner and husband Ronnie of Goodspring, TN; three grandchildren, Lauren Curry and husband Denton, Charlie Graham Stogner and wife Ashley, and John Miller; four great grandchildren, Anne Curry, Josie Curry, Sam Curry, and Sylas Stogner; two sisters, Peggy Berger of Lincoln, NE, Freida Hamm of Brentwood, TN and a host of extended family and friends.
Memorials may be made to the Memphis Union Mission, 383 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38105
John Graham Hollis's sister Peggy Berger:
Peggy Joyce Berger 94 of Lincoln passed away July 23rd, 2020. She was born April 13, 1926 in Selmer, TN, to Malcom and Hester (Graham) Wardlow.
She was an avid bowler; playing on many leagues for many years, and enjoyed gardening and cooking.
She is survived by her son, David (Elaine) Berger of Clinton, UT; daughter, Kim Evans of Waverly, NE; sister, Frieda Hamm of Selma, TN; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; brother, John; and daughter, Luann Knudson.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 29, at 2pm at the Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street. Visitation will be prior to the service.