Obituary of Oris Hollie

Obituary of Oris Hollie Oris Hollie, Jr., served the Dallas Community in home remodeling and church renovations for more than 65 years. Born in Dallas and attending Lincoln High School, Oris was a Korean War Veteran and a very successful carpenter. He was active in both business and community life until his health limited his mobility. Oris was a member and deacon of the Golden Gate Baptist Church for more than 45 years. His hobbies included hosting family gatherings, story-telling and working on antique cars. Oris loved taking his family on long cross-country road trips to expose them to the rich and vast parts of the US. He had a generous spirit and the gift of hospitality. He was more than a carpenter, Oris was an exemplary husband, father, grandfather and Christian. He and his wife, Barbara, were married for more than 60 years. They had one daughter, Bonita Hollie, who preceded them in death. He leaves to mourn, his cherished wife, Barbara; a sister, Dorothy Masterson; two grandsons, Leroy White and Philip Williams; four nephews, Don Jones (Jessie), Dr. Dan Jones (Maria) and Dale Jones (Yolanda) of Washington, D.C., and Adrian Masterson; two nieces, Patricia Knight and Janice Masterson; and a dedicated care-giver, Sheryel Hill.