JOHNNY L. HOLLIS

Johnny Lee Hollis left this earthly life from the Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY, at 4:59 p.m., on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.  Johnnie was born to Haskell Hollis and Willie Florence Burton in Paducah on December 20, 1944.  Since his birth, he had travelled life's highway here on earth for 78 years and 6 months.

Johnny was a faithful and dedicated member of Rosary Chapel Catholic Church.  He had served faithfully as an usher, a lector, and president of the Parish Council.

Johnny received a bachelor’s of science degree in psychology from Murray State University and was a supervisor of maintenance at the United States Enrichment Cooperation.  He served his patriotic duty with the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era.

Johnny, “THE CHIEF”, as he was so well-loved by both his family and friends, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was an avid bowler and was a member of the Pacesetters League.  Johnny even played golf whenever the mood hit him.  He also entertained with his playing of the guitar and would also shoot pool with the best.

Johnny is survived by:  His Loving Wife of 57 Years, Lauretta Motley Hollis of Paducah, KY; One Son, Anthony Hollis, Sr. of Bone Gap, IL; Four Grandchildren, Chyna Hollis of Paducah, KY, Anthony Hollis, Jr. of Brookport, IL, Romeo Hollis of Colorado, CO, and Matthew Roberts of Paducah, KY; Six Great-Grandchildren, Kariona Sims of Paducah, KY, Armoni Hollis, Alkira Hollis, Anthony Hollis III, Andris Hollis and Aaron “Chicken” Hollis, all of Brookport, IL; Several Cousins and Friends including Charles Davis and Winfred Nunn, both of Paducah, KY and Don Bell of Oak Ridge, TN.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell Hollis and Willie Florence Burton; two brothers, David Jackson and George Jackson; maternal grandparents, Earnest and Mary Burton; and three aunts, Lonnie Sue Crockett, Rosie Jackson and Mary Jackson.

Johnny Lee Hollis will be greatly missed by his family and friends who knew him as the great person that he was.

A funeral mass was held Friday, June 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Rosary Chapel Catholic Church.  Fr. Emmanuel Udoh officiated.

Burial followed in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home, LLC was in charge of arrangements.