Pate Hollis, Jr.

On Friday, February 1, 2013, after a valiant fight with cancer, our beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend transitioned into eternity. Pate Hollis, Jr. was born August 12, 1961 in Saginaw, MI to the union of Pate Hollis, Sr. and Gradie Robinson McCray-Hollis. He accepted Christ and was baptized at South 17th Church of Christ. Pate attended Buena Vista Schools and was previously employed with the Bavarian Inn. He enjoyed listening to jazz, old school music, fishing, boating, shooting pool, cooking and spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends. Pate was a kind and loving soul and always shared his blessings with anyone in need. He leaves to continue serving the Lord and to cherish his memory, one son, Pate Hollis, II of Saginaw, MI; three daughters, Eboni Hollis of Saginaw, Ta’Quanna Hollis of Jackson, MS and Diamond Taylor of Ohio; six grandchildren, Pate Hollis IV, Johnathon Johnson, Nathon Johnson and Paige Hollis, all of Saginaw, MI and Ryan Kennedy of Jackson, MS; four sisters, Nora Hollis, Barbara Lawson and Deborah Hollis, all of Saginaw and Elaine Hollis of Los Angeles, CA; one brother, Robert (Mary) McCray of Bridgeport, MI; one sister-in-law, Erline Hollis; two aunts, Rose (Willie) Griggs of West Palm Beach, FL and Beulah Robinson of Riverside, CA; the mother of his children, Sally Terry of Saginaw, MI; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins, all whom were very special to him, and many friends, including special friends, Ronnie Essex, Michael Robinson, David Long, Darryl Pruitt, Anthony Lyle, Reggie Filmore, Calvin Payton, Lou Henderson, Michael Sawyer and Jerome Weathers. Pate was preceded in death by his parents, Pate Hollis, Sr. and Gradie Hollis; three brothers, Jimmie McCray-Hollis, Jerry McCray and Donald Hollis; two sisters, Dora M. McCray and Janis Hollis; and one nephew, Jimmie Lee McCray, Jr. The family would like to express special thanks to Covenant Cooper 3rd floor, CCU, Erria, CNA, Denise Ockert, R.N. and Hospice Services of Saginaw. Funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, 1114 North 6th Street. Dr. Marvin T. Smith will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 North Jefferson Avenue on Tuesday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Pate Hollis, Jr.

August 12, 1961 - February 1, 2013