Charles “Buford” Hollis, Jr. , age 94 of Westpoint, TN passed away Sunday January 13, 2019 at Home after a briefillness. He was a native of Lawrence Co, TN, in 1944 he entered the United States Marine Corps serving in the Pacific during World War II, after 31 years of service he retired as a Supervisor with Firestone, after his retirement he returned to Westpoint and built his home on the family farm and started a sawmill, he cut lumber and railroad ties for the next 25 years, he also built furniture in his woodshop until he was 92. He was of The Protestant Faith. Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Wednesday January 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM. Jerry McClain will be officiating. Burial will follow in Blair Cemetery with military honors at graveside..
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM on Wednesday January 16, 2019 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are:
Daughter- Carol Jean Shipley (Mike) Westpoint, TN
2-Grandchildren- Matthew Jessee Indianapolis, IN
Mark Shipley Indianapolis, IN
6-Great Grandchildren
Long Time Friend & Special Companion- Shirley Maples
Sister- Kay Morrison Westpoint, TN
Brother- Ned Kimbrell Noblesville, IN
Several Nieces & Nephews Also Survive
Preceded In Death By:
Parents- Charles Buford Hollis SR. & Ruth Dixon Hollis (Kimbrell)
Brother- Ted Kimbrell
Sister- Mary Charles (Hollis) Old
