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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Marvinell Hollie, Sr.
Marvinell Hollie,
Sr.
Jun 1, 1928 — Jul 4, 2015
Marvinell Hollie, Sr.'s Obituary
Marvinell Hollie, Sr, age 87 of Tyler, Texas died Saturday July 4, 2015 in Palestine Regional Medical Center.
SERVICE: Saturday July 11, 2015 @ 11:00 am
Location: South Union Baptist Church
809 S. Dorrance Street, Palestine, TX 75801
Pastor: Dwayne Moffett
Officiating Minister: Pastor Stephen Warren
Eulogist: Elder Anthony Taylor
Interment following service in Memorial Cemetery, Palestine, TX
VISITATION: Friday July 10, 2015 10: am - 06:00 pm
Location: EFH - Palestine Chapel, 1721 W. Oak Street
Palestine, TX 75801
Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, Texas 75801
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OBITUARY
Marvinell Hollie,Sr. entered into internal rest on Saturday, July 4, 2015 after a short illness. He was born on June 1, 1928 in Palestine, Texas, the twin son of the late Louis and Ollie Goree-Hollie.
He received his formal education in Palestine, Texas.
At a very young age he accepted Christ as his personal savior under the leadership of the late Bishop D.L. Smith in Texas. Deacon Hollie loved to praise and magnify the Lord and sang with the gospel quartet "The Blue Jackets" for nine years.
Mr. Hollie served faithfully as a deacon at the Buck Street Church of God in Christ, Houston, Texas under the pastorate of the late Rev. John Gamble.
He served faithfully as the Head Deacon at Prince of Peace Church of God and Christ, located in Buffalo, New York. He served as a Deacon and trustee under the late Rev. R.C. Davis, McDonald Church of God in Christ Worship Leader, Arm Bearer.
He served as a member of the Deacon's Board at Smith Chapel Church of God in Christ faithfully under the leadership of Rev. Anthony Taylor until his illness prevented him from attending.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife of thrity-two years, Bertha c. Hollie, Palestine, Texas; one son, Marvenell Hollie, Jr, Houston, Texas; three daughters, District Missionary Sandra Carroll, Pamela (Gary) Smotherman , Leomin (John) Dale, Houston, Texas and Sharon Turner, Buffalo, New York. Seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; three sisters, Naomi Brown, Lurlie Roberson, Buffalo, New York, Leila Henderson, Palestine, Texas; one brother, Joe Hollie, Buffalo, New York and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
SERVICE: Saturday July 11, 2015 @ 11:00 am
Location: South Union Baptist Church
809 S. Dorrance Street, Palestine, TX 75801
Pastor: Dwayne Moffett
Officiating Minister: Pastor Stephen Warren
Eulogist: Elder Anthony Taylor
Interment following service in Memorial Cemetery, Palestine, TX
VISITATION: Friday July 10, 2015 10: am - 06:00 pm
Location: EFH - Palestine Chapel, 1721 W. Oak Street
Palestine, TX 75801
Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, Texas 75801
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OBITUARY
Marvinell Hollie,Sr. entered into internal rest on Saturday, July 4, 2015 after a short illness. He was born on June 1, 1928 in Palestine, Texas, the twin son of the late Louis and Ollie Goree-Hollie.
He received his formal education in Palestine, Texas.
At a very young age he accepted Christ as his personal savior under the leadership of the late Bishop D.L. Smith in Texas. Deacon Hollie loved to praise and magnify the Lord and sang with the gospel quartet "The Blue Jackets" for nine years.
Mr. Hollie served faithfully as a deacon at the Buck Street Church of God in Christ, Houston, Texas under the pastorate of the late Rev. John Gamble.
He served faithfully as the Head Deacon at Prince of Peace Church of God and Christ, located in Buffalo, New York. He served as a Deacon and trustee under the late Rev. R.C. Davis, McDonald Church of God in Christ Worship Leader, Arm Bearer.
He served as a member of the Deacon's Board at Smith Chapel Church of God in Christ faithfully under the leadership of Rev. Anthony Taylor until his illness prevented him from attending.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife of thrity-two years, Bertha c. Hollie, Palestine, Texas; one son, Marvenell Hollie, Jr, Houston, Texas; three daughters, District Missionary Sandra Carroll, Pamela (Gary) Smotherman , Leomin (John) Dale, Houston, Texas and Sharon Turner, Buffalo, New York. Seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; three sisters, Naomi Brown, Lurlie Roberson, Buffalo, New York, Leila Henderson, Palestine, Texas; one brother, Joe Hollie, Buffalo, New York and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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