Herman Boyd Hollingsworth, 70, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Herman was born March 20, 1941 in Simms, TX to Frank James & Hattie Mae (Obneskey) Hollingsworth. He was a US Military Publication Officer. He was in the Army Reserves for eight years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lottie Insko, Ethel Malone; brother, J.W. Hollingsworth.
Survivors include his wife, Faye of the home; son & daughter in law, Todd & Glenda Hollingsworth of Denton, TX; daughter & son-in-law, Tammy & Tim Laurence of Bixby, OK; 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Veronica, Luke, David & Bethany; brothers, Loyd Hollingsworth of Mt. Pleasant, TX, James Hollingsworth of Simms, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 10 am, Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Community Free Will Baptist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Carl Cheshier officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Checotah, OK Pallbearers will be John Hendricks, Jerry Scott, Ron Cooper, Danny Browning, Ed Richeson & Michael Jones.
The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.