Obituary for Johnny Ray Hollingsworth
Johnny Ray Hollingsworth, 82, of Waco passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Friday, July 10 at OakCrest Funeral Home with Pastor Albert Fuentes officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 9 from 6 to 8pm at the funeral home. A maximum of 50 guests will be allowed in the funeral home at one time and facial coverings are required.
Johnny was born June 29, 1938 in Waco, TX to Montie and Lillie Morriss. He was adopted by his uncle J. R. Hollingsworth and aunt Jessie D. Hollingsworth of Waco, TX. He had one brother Jarrell and two sisters Maurine and Lilly. Johnny played baseball for First Baptist of Waco and coached softball at Lake Air Little League. He attended numerous high school and Baylor football games. He would also attend racing at HOT Speedway. When he wasn't working he spent most of his time out in the yard.
Johnny was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hollingsworth and parents, Montie and Lillie Morriss, as well as adopted parents, J.R. and Jessie Hollingsworth; brother Jarrell Morriss; his son-in-law, Willie D. Overby Jr.; and 2 great grandkids, Elizabeth and Kamela Cruz.
He is survived by his sisters, Maurine Fulton and Lilly Miller; his children, son, Kevin Hollingsworth and three daughters, Christy Frazier and husband, Robbie, Karen Cruz and husband, Brian, Deana Rodriquez and husband, Nick; 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Johnny was born June 29, 1938 in Waco, TX to Montie and Lillie Morriss. He was adopted by his uncle J. R. Hollingsworth and aunt Jessie D. Hollingsworth of Waco, TX. He had one brother Jarrell and two sisters Maurine and Lilly. Johnny played baseball for First Baptist of Waco and coached softball at Lake Air Little League. He attended numerous high school and Baylor football games. He would also attend racing at HOT Speedway. When he wasn't working he spent most of his time out in the yard.
Johnny was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hollingsworth and parents, Montie and Lillie Morriss, as well as adopted parents, J.R. and Jessie Hollingsworth; brother Jarrell Morriss; his son-in-law, Willie D. Overby Jr.; and 2 great grandkids, Elizabeth and Kamela Cruz.
He is survived by his sisters, Maurine Fulton and Lilly Miller; his children, son, Kevin Hollingsworth and three daughters, Christy Frazier and husband, Robbie, Karen Cruz and husband, Brian, Deana Rodriquez and husband, Nick; 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.