BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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1329 Wilmer Ave

Anniston, Alabama

John Hollingsworth Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 29, 2017.

Graveside services for John Harold Hollingsworth Sr, 88 of Anniston will be Sunday at 3:00 at Highland Cemetery with Rev. Dale Clem officiating. The family will receive friends at Gray Brown Service Mortuary from 1:30 until 2:30 on Sunday. Dr. Hollingsworth passed away Friday in Anniston.

Survivors include his wife Rosemary Hollingsworth, daughter Angela Bryant (Gary); Allison, Leslie, Lauren, Taylor, sons John Hollingsworth Jr. (Becky); Rebecca, Mary, Thomas Hollingsworth (Marion), Will, step-son John Eric Hamilton (Mariana), Sarah, Jack and six great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents John and Jeanette Hollingsworth.

Harold moved to Anniston in 1942. He graduated Anniston High School, then Emory University Under Graduate and Dental School 1953. He served in the Navy and returned to Anniston to open his dental practice July 1955. He was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Anniston. He loved family, flying, fishing, golf and entertaining many with his guitar and singing, and enjoyed building and woodworking.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Arrangements under the direction of Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory, Anniston, Alabama.

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October 5, 2017

Teresa Vancuron

Dr Hollingsworth was the best I was a patient of his for many years and even when I was in the US Navy having dental work performed by a Naval Dentist the Dentist said your Dentist back home does outstanding work and I don't know if I can perform restoration as well as he can but I will try. To make a long story short the tooth the US Naval dentist worked on had been saved numerous times by Dr Hollingsworth (should have been a crown but Dr Hollingsworth knew how to make restoration last a long time and work). There will never be another dentist that can match his expertise or his kindness with his patients. My prayers are with his family.

October 2, 2017

randy reeder

To Dr.John and Becky Hollingsworth jr;s family so sorry to hear of Dr.Harolds passing.Our family remembers in the early years of his practice as being a wonderful dedicated Doctor.Doctor Harold will be remembered as a friend by all who knew him.Karen and Randy Reeder.

October 2, 2017

Dora

To the Hollingsworth family and friends so, sorry to read about your loss. May the power of prayer ease your sorrow ,give you peace and provide comfort for your family. Matthew 21:22

October 1, 2017

fayne Howle

My fond memories of Dr. Hollingsworth as a kind, thoughtful, talented and generous man will forever be etched in my mind. His gentleness and love of family describe a person whom we all aspire to be.
My prayers are with each of you as you celebrate the life of your dear dad, husband, grandfather. Much love.
Fayne Love Howle

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