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Orval T. “Doc” HollarsPassing: February 12, 2014

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Friday, February 14th @ 1:00 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Friday, February 14th @ 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Cemetery:

Patton Hill Cemetery

Friday, February 14th

BEDFORD — Orval T. “Doc” Hollars, 95, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at StoneBridge Health Campus in Bedford.

Born March 7, 1918, in Upton, Kentucky, he was the son of Leander and Beulah (Bennett) Hollars. He married Helen Chenault December of 1939, and she preceded him in death in May of 1993.

He was a machinist and retired from Naval Weapons Support Center—Crane. “Doc” was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and the recipient of three bronze stars and the Bronze Star Medal.

Surviving: daughter, Cyndia (Max) Wright, Bedford
 son, Terry Hollars, Bedford
 grandchildren, Shelli (Steve) Warren
 Richard (Christine) Wright
 Robbie (Skyla) Hollars
 Ronnie Hollars
 Rickey (Andrea) Hollars
 great grandchildren, Asheli Bridwell
 Katie Wright
 Derek Wright
 twins, Carson and Caleb Wright
Lori Hollars, mother of Miranda Hollars
 twins, Justin and Dakota Hollars
 Jacob Hollars
 sisters, Margaret Flynn, Oolitic
 Lena “Billie” Covey, Kokomo

His parents; wife; brothers, Edgar Hollars, Andrew Hollars, and Odis Hollars; and sister, Elizabeth New, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 14, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Kenny Dalton officiating. Burial will be in Patton Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the service on Friday at the funeral home.

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13 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Bonnie Arthur | Bedford, IN
    Date: February 17, 2014
    Family are all in my thoughts and prayers , have memories of Brother Doc, loved to hear him sing for The Lord , he and his sisters, sis Elizabeth and sis Margaret.
  2. Guest: mary ellen | oolitic, indiana
    Date: February 16, 2014
    May God help you in this great loss, I will always remember how he would testify for the Lord. He would come out of his seat and walk around and tell of God's goodness to him. Great Memories, you had a wonderful Dad.
  3. Guest: Jeff Fields | Bedford, IN
    Date: February 14, 2014
    I am sorry for your loss
  4. Guest: Mike Cain | BelleFourche, SD
    Date: February 14, 2014
    Cyndia & Terry: We never like to give them up but his was a life well lived. My favorite with Doc was listening to him tell the stories of his trips to the southwest. I can just hear him telling about the road going to a point and how fast he drove to get there.
  5. Guest: ruth ann roberts | Seymour, Indiana
    Date: February 14, 2014
    Cyndia sorry to read of your dad's passing. You have your memories. Ruth Ann
  6. Guest: Dave & June Armstrong | Oolitic, IN
    Date: February 14, 2014
    Margaret, even though we didn't know your brother, you are one of the best next-door neighbors in the world, & we are so sorry for your loss. We love you. Dave & June Armstrong
  7. Guest: Mike & Susie Ryan | fl
    Date: February 14, 2014
    We are so sorry for Uncle Doc's passing. I enjoyed talking to him about his ww2 stories. love ya mike & Susie ryan
  8. Guest: Patty Wray Roberts | Springville, IN
    Date: February 14, 2014
    Cyndia....So many memories of your dad. I guess I've known him most of my life. I remember all the stories he liked to tell us when we were kids spending days and nights at your house. Always had lots of advice for us and always shared it with us over a big glass of iced tea. And then being neighbors with him in Florida. I've thoroughly enjoyed all those times. I'm reminded of him every time I go to our house down there that he and your mother built. Makes it a little special. You'll miss him but your memories will always be with you. Thinking of all of you at this time. Prays coming your way, my friend.
  9. Guest: Dee and Bud covey | Kokomo.IN
    Date: February 13, 2014
    It was great honor to know Doc. My favorite memory of Doc is of him taking me into the chicken house and seeing 10000 chickens. A lift time memory was made. His dedication to God never wavered and we have lost a great pray warrior. Rest in peace uncle.
  10. Guest: Kenny & Debbie Smoot | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: February 13, 2014
    I am so sorry for your loss, I remember Doc & Helen fondly from my childhood.
  11. Guest: Emily Flynn Fields and Edwina Glick | SunCity, AZ
    Date: February 13, 2014
    Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
  12. Guest: April and Stan glenn | ClearwaterFL
    Date: February 13, 2014
    So sorry about Doc. We really liked him. Glad it is over for him and he is at peace! Best to all of you!
  13. Guest: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services | Bedford, In
    Date: February 13, 2014
    Mrs. Warren and all of the family: We are all so sorry for your loss. Volunteers of Lawrence County C

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