Celebrating the life of
Charles Thomas Hollingsworth
November 26, 1943 - May 24, 2014
Savannah- Charles Thomas Hollingsworth, Sr., 70, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Candler Hospital.
He was a native and life-long resident of his "beloved Savannah." He was a 1961 graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School and attended Brewton Parker College. He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. After thirty-four years with Strachan Shipping Company as an accountant, he concluded his career with the Equal Opportunity Authority of Savannah. Mr. Hollingsworth was a member of Skidaway Island Baptist Church. Preceding him in death are his parents, John Cornelius and Edith Thomas Hollingsworth and sister, Lynn Hollingsworth Brown.
Survivors include his wife of forty-three years, Nelma McCall Hollingsworth of Savannah; son, Charles Thomas Hollingsworth, Jr. and his wife, Katy of Roswell, GA; daughter, Lori Hollingsworth Emilius and her husband Steven of Acworth, GA, and granddaughter, Kathryn Kimbrell Hollingsworth of Roswell, GA.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Mohammad Masroor, Dr. Gifford Lorenz and the devoted staff of Candler Hospital I.C.U. and P.C.U. for their professional and long-time care of Mr. Hollingsworth.
The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Skidaway Island Baptist Church. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be private.
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Nelma and Family It was with great sadness that I read of Charles's passing on Saturday. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in all the special memories of good times passed. If there is faith in our Lord there is hope in our lives. Keep those you love around you, and you will always have Charles with you. An old Brewton Parker friend. John and Lorna Pilgreen
- John Pilgreen, Hardeeville, SC
With deepest sympathy to the Hollingsworth family for the loss of your dear loved one. Death was not a part of Jehovah God's purpose. Therefore, may your hearts be comforted by his promise to 'swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces.'Isaiah 25:8
- Annie Thomas, Savannah, GA
I worked with Charlie at Strachan for many years and he was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was truly a joy to work with and I know your family will miss him. My prayers are with the Hollingsworth family for their loss.
- Lisa Boswell, Savannah, GA
Charles, sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. He had to be a fine man to raise a son like you.
- Virgil Gurney, Trinity, NC
Charles, sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. He had to be a fine man to raise a son like you.
- Virgil Gurney, Trinity, NC
Nelma & Family, Our condolences to each of you in the death of Charles. We have lost a good man from our presence and are sad for that. You are a tribute to his life. There is no better living legacy. We knew 'Charlie' from the late 60's & early 70's. We were there to watch him use his military training plan & capture to woo Nelma from those other guys. The result was a beautiful family. Well Done Friend! God Bless You All.
- Tim & Joyce Koontz, Council Bluffs, IA
I am saddened to hear of Charles passing. We were friends in the 60's and I remember Charles as being so sweet and nice to everyone. My thoughts are with his family.
- Paulette Jacobs, Hawthorne, FL
Dear Charles & Katy: Please accept our deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. Your father must have been a wonderful man to raise such a wonderful husband and father. Anne & Neil
- Anne & Neil Horstman, Atlanta, GA
We have lost a good man.Boy did we have some good one on one baketball at the dirt ,at Myers jr. high when it was a cold day.Another one from our class of 1961 HVJ high school.
- mac sampey, savannah, GA
Our Deepest thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. The Nina Holton Family
- Marion Holton, Nicholls, GA
Nelma and Family, We're so sorry to hear of Charles' passing. He was always the quintessential Christian gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ronnie & Loy
- Ronnie & Loy Smith, Savannah, GA
Nelma, Lori, and family, Andy and I are deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Charles passing. He was a very good friend to us in times of trouble and we will never forget his kindness. Though he will be missed, I know you take comfort in the promise and hope of reuniting with him one day. God bless you all as you travel this road together. Teresa, Andy, and Micaela
- Teresa West, Alma, GA
I graduated from HV Jenkins in 1961 with Charles, and remember him as a good person. My condolences to the family. Al Smith
- ALFRED SMITH, , GA
I am sorry to read of Mr. Hollingsworth passing. May God give you peace at this difficult time. Romans 15:33
- Alston, , MD
Nelma and Family It was with great sadness that I read of Charles's passing on Saturday. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in all the special memories of good times passed. If there is faith in our Lord there is hope in our lives. Keep those you love around you, and you will always have Charles with you. An old Brewton Parker friend. John and Lorna Pilgreen
- John Pilgreen, Hardeeville, SC
With deepest sympathy to the Hollingsworth family for the loss of your dear loved one. Death was not a part of Jehovah God's purpose. Therefore, may your hearts be comforted by his promise to 'swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces.'Isaiah 25:8
- Annie Thomas, Savannah, GA
I worked with Charlie at Strachan for many years and he was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was truly a joy to work with and I know your family will miss him. My prayers are with the Hollingsworth family for their loss.
- Lisa Boswell, Savannah, GA
Charles, sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. He had to be a fine man to raise a son like you.
- Virgil Gurney, Trinity, NC
Charles, sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. He had to be a fine man to raise a son like you.
- Virgil Gurney, Trinity, NC
Nelma & Family, Our condolences to each of you in the death of Charles. We have lost a good man from our presence and are sad for that. You are a tribute to his life. There is no better living legacy. We knew 'Charlie' from the late 60's & early 70's. We were there to watch him use his military training plan & capture to woo Nelma from those other guys. The result was a beautiful family. Well Done Friend! God Bless You All.
- Tim & Joyce Koontz, Council Bluffs, IA
I am saddened to hear of Charles passing. We were friends in the 60's and I remember Charles as being so sweet and nice to everyone. My thoughts are with his family.
- Paulette Jacobs, Hawthorne, FL
Dear Charles & Katy: Please accept our deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. Your father must have been a wonderful man to raise such a wonderful husband and father. Anne & Neil
- Anne & Neil Horstman, Atlanta, GA
We have lost a good man.Boy did we have some good one on one baketball at the dirt ,at Myers jr. high when it was a cold day.Another one from our class of 1961 HVJ high school.
- mac sampey, savannah, GA
Our Deepest thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. The Nina Holton Family
- Marion Holton, Nicholls, GA
Nelma and Family, We're so sorry to hear of Charles' passing. He was always the quintessential Christian gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ronnie & Loy
- Ronnie & Loy Smith, Savannah, GA
Nelma, Lori, and family, Andy and I are deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Charles passing. He was a very good friend to us in times of trouble and we will never forget his kindness. Though he will be missed, I know you take comfort in the promise and hope of reuniting with him one day. God bless you all as you travel this road together. Teresa, Andy, and Micaela
- Teresa West, Alma, GA
I graduated from HV Jenkins in 1961 with Charles, and remember him as a good person. My condolences to the family. Al Smith
- ALFRED SMITH, , GA
I am sorry to read of Mr. Hollingsworth passing. May God give you peace at this difficult time. Romans 15:33
- Alston, , MD
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
