Excell Hollis
EXCELL was born at the home of his parents, James Eli Hollis and Lucy Gertrude (Short) Hollis, in Caledonia, MS on August 18, 1931. Both parents and three siblings; Nettie Lue (Hollis) Henry, Booker T. Hollis and Janie Lee (Hollis) Harris preceded him in death.
EXCELL established faith in the Lord at an early age. He also served his country as part of the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. His union with Johnnie Evelyn (Smith) Hollis produced three loving children; Jarvis Earl Hollis, Janice Fay Hollis and Patrick Excell Hollis.
EXCELL was employed at Famous-Barr Company for many years after leaving the Army and moving to Saint Louis. He worked his way up the corporate ladder from porter to drapery installer to interior designer before starting his company, Excell Interiors.
EXCELL possessed a deep appreciation for life and family. He was self-taught, and continued the learning process throughout his lifetime. He was known for being young at heart and years ahead of his time.
EXCELL went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2020.
These family members are left to mourn; two sons, Jarvis (Wanda) of Kannapolis, NC and Patrick (Michelle) of Saint Peters, MO; one daughter, Janice (Charles) of Saint Louis, MO; two sisters, Mildred Clite (Hollis) Bankhead of Caledonia, MS and Lillian Earline (Hollis) Palmore; one brother, James Edward Hollis of Mobile, AL; two grandchildren, Abigail Michelle Amber Hollis of Columbia, MO and Blake Patrick Hollis of Saint Peters, MO; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Janice I am sorry for the loss of your Father. He sounded like an amazing man with a gentle soul. I remember meeting him one time at my house when I needed window treatments after the fire in my house. He seemed shy but such a nice man. You were a wonderful daughter to your Dad always being there for him and enjoying your time with him. Cherish the memories and find comfort that he has received his reward in the kingdom of heaven.
Love,
Nancy & Ken
Janice, I remember your father well; a kind and gentle man of talent and vision who spoke softly. He passed all of those qualities on to you and I know he will be missed! I’m so glad I was fortunate enough to meet him and benefit from his design skills. Andy and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family.
What a wonderful man! He raised an awesome daughter! My heart and my prayers ???? go out to the family. May God bless you and comfort you.
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. My dad spoke of him as a man of expertise and integrity in his profession. I remember him with a happy and jolly spirit, a lot like yours. My God bless you and your family during this season. Remember, this too will pass.
Wow, Janice you all captured the essence of your dad’s life. I could feel the spirit of the man
Warm and loving to his loved ones and others. Always energetic and he didnt mind helping others in fact he was known for it. What a great blessing to have been raised by him. I’ll be praying for you. Look forward to the day when your mourning is replaced with joy and fond memories. It won’t be long, for you have so much to be proud of, grateful for, and rejoice about. God has truly blessed you.
Janice:
Although I never met your father, I felt I knew him because of your love for him. His essence always transcended through notes and conversations we shared across the miles. I am so thankful you had the opportunity to be with your Dad often, caring for him, sharing stories, and just bonding. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Dad shaped an amazing human being and friend in you. The best of our parents lives on in us; what a great legacy to life.
To Janice:
Our thoughts and prayers are wit h you at this time of loss. May God grant you His peace and love which passes our understanding. We didn’t have an opportunity to meet your dad, but knowing you , he had to be a wonderful man to have a beautiful daughter like you. May God richly bless you and your family. Curtis and Gloria