Earl O. Hollins, son of the late Earl Hollins Sr. and the late Lillie Lanier was born November 24, 1919 in Oakridge, Louisiana. He had one brother William Hollins (deceased) and one sister Gladys Hollins Action of Berkeley, California. Hollins attended school a one-room schoolhouse in Oakridge where he completed the eighth grade. At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ. As an adult, he joined New Hope Baptist Church in Seattle where he was a dedicated member and a member of the Deacon Board. He later joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
He was united in holy matrimony to Vera Mae Hollins (deceased) in May of 1952 (This union was blessed with two children Winona Hollins Hauge (John) and Kathy Hollins Frazier (Dwain). Hollins’ oldest son, John Earl Hollins (Sage) was born to a prior union. His oldest daughter, Nettie King Hollins is deceased.
In his early years, Hollins worked as a lifeguard. He was known as one of the “best swimmers around town”. Hollins aka “Hollins on the Hill” was also known for his entrepreneurial spirit. He was a landlord, part owner of a grocery store and gas station; he also held the majority interest in a small gaming establishment. For most of his adult life, Hollins worked two jobs. He was a proud member of the Laborers Local #242 for over 60 years. But he also retired from his “night job” at the University of Washington (where he worked as supervisor of maintenance) in 1975. As a result of his generous spirit and pleasant personality, many loved Hollins. His life and his influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew him. He quietly departed this life Sat., April 21 at home surrounded by family. Services will be held on Sat., April 28 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 12:00 p.m.
His beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of those left to mourn including his sister Gladys Action. His children: John Earl Hollins (Sage) Winona Hollins Hauge (John), Kathy Hollins Frazier (Dwain). Grandchildren: Angela Hollins, John Hollins Jr., David Hollins, Michelle Hollins Coleman (Coleman), Monica Hollins, Johnathan King (Maryjo) Deon Fields (Tara Lancaster-Fields) Bergen Hauge, Nicole Hauge, Caleb Frazier and Keisha Frazier; as well as his Sister-n-laws, Anna Rivers, Joyce Hardison, Shirley Wilson, Jacqueline Jones, Brother-in-laws; Hurley Jones, Jackie Jones, Oren Jones, Emmet Jones and Ronnie Jones along with a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.
