Mr. Joseph Gray Hollis Jr., age 88, of Newnan, Ga., passed away on Feb. 27, 2012.
A native Coweta County citizen, he was born Sept. 6, 1923, to the late Joseph Gray Hollis Sr. and Isaac Powell Hollis.
He attended Newnan High School, graduating in 1940, and furthered his education at Georgia Tech, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
"Mr. Joe" was the personification of the young Americans who came to be identified as "The Greatest Generation" in the writings of Tom Brokaw. These young Americans came of age during the Great Depression and the Second World War and went on to build modern America. This generation was united not only by a common purpose, but also by common values -- duty, honor, economy, courage and service, love of family and country, and, above all, responsibility for oneself. Joe served in the United States Navy from July 1, 1943, to June 23, 1946, and was on the USS Essex Aircraft Carrier during the years 1943-1946.
Upon returning home from the war, he became the devoted husband of Katie Glenn Arnall -- a marriage that lasted 65 years until her death in 2011. After returning to Newnan, he extended his public service by serving on the Newnan City Council. In 1959 he took over as president of the family-owned Johnson Hardware Company and remained there until his retirement in 1991. During these years, he also served on the Board of Directors of Mobile Gas and Energy South Inc. from Dec. 11, 1959, to Jan. 28, 2000. Additionally, he was on the board of C&S Bank and Coweta General Hospital.
He was a founding member of The Jolly Boys in 1948. Joe's great pastime sport was his love of golf. He was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by his son, Joseph Gray Hollis III, in 1986, and his sister, Sara Gray Hollis Cole. He is survived by his daughters, Sallie (Jimmy) Mann, Glenn (Hunt) Fulwiler, Frances (Mike) Oven and Isaac (Kevin) Linsey.
There are 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, James P. "Slugger" Hollis, Joyce Hollis; and his sister-in-law, Lucy A. Colvin. Mr. Hollis' caregivers have been a special part of his life and his family acknowledges Janet, Doris, Martha Nell, Penny, Shelia, Virginia and Pam for their exceptional assistance during his illness.
Funeral arrangements are by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street, where the family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 29 between 5 and 6 p.m. The funeral will be on Thursday, March 1 at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Dr. Joel E. Richardson will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Hollis' name to The Coweta Samaritan's Clinic, P.O. Box 963 Newnan, GA 30264 or to Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1221, Newnan, GA 30264.
A native Coweta County citizen, he was born Sept. 6, 1923, to the late Joseph Gray Hollis Sr. and Isaac Powell Hollis.
He attended Newnan High School, graduating in 1940, and furthered his education at Georgia Tech, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
"Mr. Joe" was the personification of the young Americans who came to be identified as "The Greatest Generation" in the writings of Tom Brokaw. These young Americans came of age during the Great Depression and the Second World War and went on to build modern America. This generation was united not only by a common purpose, but also by common values -- duty, honor, economy, courage and service, love of family and country, and, above all, responsibility for oneself. Joe served in the United States Navy from July 1, 1943, to June 23, 1946, and was on the USS Essex Aircraft Carrier during the years 1943-1946.
Upon returning home from the war, he became the devoted husband of Katie Glenn Arnall -- a marriage that lasted 65 years until her death in 2011. After returning to Newnan, he extended his public service by serving on the Newnan City Council. In 1959 he took over as president of the family-owned Johnson Hardware Company and remained there until his retirement in 1991. During these years, he also served on the Board of Directors of Mobile Gas and Energy South Inc. from Dec. 11, 1959, to Jan. 28, 2000. Additionally, he was on the board of C&S Bank and Coweta General Hospital.
He was a founding member of The Jolly Boys in 1948. Joe's great pastime sport was his love of golf. He was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by his son, Joseph Gray Hollis III, in 1986, and his sister, Sara Gray Hollis Cole. He is survived by his daughters, Sallie (Jimmy) Mann, Glenn (Hunt) Fulwiler, Frances (Mike) Oven and Isaac (Kevin) Linsey.
There are 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, James P. "Slugger" Hollis, Joyce Hollis; and his sister-in-law, Lucy A. Colvin. Mr. Hollis' caregivers have been a special part of his life and his family acknowledges Janet, Doris, Martha Nell, Penny, Shelia, Virginia and Pam for their exceptional assistance during his illness.
Funeral arrangements are by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street, where the family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 29 between 5 and 6 p.m. The funeral will be on Thursday, March 1 at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Dr. Joel E. Richardson will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Hollis' name to The Coweta Samaritan's Clinic, P.O. Box 963 Newnan, GA 30264 or to Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1221, Newnan, GA 30264.
Mr. Joseph Gray Hollis Jr., age 88, of Newnan, Ga., passed away on Feb. 27, 2012.
A native Coweta County citizen, he was born Sept. 6, 1923, to the late Joseph Gray Hollis Sr. and Isaac Powell Hollis.
He attended Newnan High School, graduating in 1940, and furthered his education at Georgia Tech, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
"Mr. Joe" was the personification of the young Americans who came to be identified as "The Greatest Generation" in the writings of Tom Brokaw. These young Americans came of age during the Great Depression and the Second World War and went on to build modern America. This generation was united not only by a common purpose, but also by common values -- duty, honor, economy, courage and service, love of family and country, and, above all, responsibility for oneself. Joe served in the United States Navy from July 1, 1943, to June 23, 1946, and was on the USS Essex Aircraft Carrier during the years 1943-1946.
Upon returning home from the war, he became the devoted husband of Katie Glenn Arnall -- a marriage that lasted 65 years until her death in 2011. After returning to Newnan, he extended his public service by serving on the Newnan City Council. In 1959 he took over as president of the family-owned Johnson Hardware Company and remained there until his retirement in 1991. During these years, he also served on the Board of Directors of Mobile Gas and Energy South Inc. from Dec. 11, 1959, to Jan. 28, 2000. Additionally, he was on the board of C&S Bank and Coweta General Hospital.
He was a founding member of The Jolly Boys in 1948. Joe's great pastime sport was his love of golf. He was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by his son, Joseph Gray Hollis III, in 1986, and his sister, Sara Gray Hollis Cole. He is survived by his daughters, Sallie (Jimmy) Mann, Glenn (Hunt) Fulwiler, Frances (Mike) Oven and Isaac (Kevin) Linsey.
There are 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, James P. "Slugger" Hollis, Joyce Hollis; and his sister-in-law, Lucy A. Colvin. Mr. Hollis' caregivers have been a special part of his life and his family acknowledges Janet, Doris, Martha Nell, Penny, Shelia, Virginia and Pam for their exceptional assistance during his illness.
Funeral arrangements are by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street, where the family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 29 between 5 and 6 p.m. The funeral will be on Thursday, March 1 at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Dr. Joel E. Richardson will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Hollis' name to The Coweta Samaritan's Clinic, P.O. Box 963 Newnan, GA 30264 or to Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1221, Newnan, GA 30264.
A native Coweta County citizen, he was born Sept. 6, 1923, to the late Joseph Gray Hollis Sr. and Isaac Powell Hollis.
He attended Newnan High School, graduating in 1940, and furthered his education at Georgia Tech, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
"Mr. Joe" was the personification of the young Americans who came to be identified as "The Greatest Generation" in the writings of Tom Brokaw. These young Americans came of age during the Great Depression and the Second World War and went on to build modern America. This generation was united not only by a common purpose, but also by common values -- duty, honor, economy, courage and service, love of family and country, and, above all, responsibility for oneself. Joe served in the United States Navy from July 1, 1943, to June 23, 1946, and was on the USS Essex Aircraft Carrier during the years 1943-1946.
Upon returning home from the war, he became the devoted husband of Katie Glenn Arnall -- a marriage that lasted 65 years until her death in 2011. After returning to Newnan, he extended his public service by serving on the Newnan City Council. In 1959 he took over as president of the family-owned Johnson Hardware Company and remained there until his retirement in 1991. During these years, he also served on the Board of Directors of Mobile Gas and Energy South Inc. from Dec. 11, 1959, to Jan. 28, 2000. Additionally, he was on the board of C&S Bank and Coweta General Hospital.
He was a founding member of The Jolly Boys in 1948. Joe's great pastime sport was his love of golf. He was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by his son, Joseph Gray Hollis III, in 1986, and his sister, Sara Gray Hollis Cole. He is survived by his daughters, Sallie (Jimmy) Mann, Glenn (Hunt) Fulwiler, Frances (Mike) Oven and Isaac (Kevin) Linsey.
There are 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, James P. "Slugger" Hollis, Joyce Hollis; and his sister-in-law, Lucy A. Colvin. Mr. Hollis' caregivers have been a special part of his life and his family acknowledges Janet, Doris, Martha Nell, Penny, Shelia, Virginia and Pam for their exceptional assistance during his illness.
Funeral arrangements are by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street, where the family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 29 between 5 and 6 p.m. The funeral will be on Thursday, March 1 at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Dr. Joel E. Richardson will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Hollis' name to The Coweta Samaritan's Clinic, P.O. Box 963 Newnan, GA 30264 or to Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1221, Newnan, GA 30264.
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