Hollis Stogner, 1930-1994, Marion County MS

Hollis Stogner, my paternal uncle, was born 16 July 1930 in Mississippi, the son of Lewis Edward Stogner and Iva Louetta Peak.  He married Juanita Graves on 19 November 1960 in Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi.  From their union, three children were born- Stephen, Sandra Kay and Synthia Ann.  

He worked a number of years at the old Nickel Store on Main Street in Columbia, Mississippi.  He and his wife Juanita were members of the North Columbia Church of God.  Hollis enjoyed fishing and being with family.  

He died on 24 June 1994 in Jackson, Rankin County, Mississippi and was laid to rest in the Foxworth Cemetery, Foxworth, Mississippi.  

See also:
Tombstones:  Hollis Stogner
Sentimental Stories:  Remembering Uncle Hollis

Sentimental Stories: Remembering Uncle Hollis

Hollis Stogner, 

sitting on front steps of Columbia High School, c. 1960

I remember Uncle Hollis as a simple, down to earth person who found friends wherever he went.  I remember the deep southern country accent in his voice and how sometimes he talked slower than others.  Uncle Hollis grew up a pure country boy who enjoyed fishing trips on the river and hunting as well.  He was sociable and made many friends during all the years he was employed at the Nickel Store in the small town of Columbia, Mississippi.  He and his wife Juanita were married about 34 years at the time of his death.  They had three children- Stephen, Sandra Kay and Synthia Ann.  Hollis and Juanita attended the North Columbia Church of God in Columbia, Mississippi for several years.  

Uncle Hollis, date unknown

The photo above was taken about 1964.  Uncle Hollis was showing off his "catch of the day", sitting with sibling Shelby Stogner.  Shelby is holding Stephen, then about a year old, the son of Hollis and wife Juanita.  In the background of the photo is their mother, Iva Peak Stogner.  At the time, the family resided in a house on Park Avenue in Columbia, Mississippi.

Tombstones: Hollis Stogner

HOLLIS STOGNER

JULY 16, 1930

JUNE 24, 1994

MARRIED NOV 19, 1960

TOGETHER THROUGHOUT ETERNITY

JUANITA STOGNER

JUNE 8, 1944

Foxworth Cemetery

Foxworth, Marion County, Mississippi

Memorial listed on Find A Grave

Maintained by Susan Bourgoyne

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Uncle Hollis sustained critical injuries when the family was involved in an automobile accident in or near Jackson, Mississippi.  He remained in the intensive care unit of a Jackson hospital for several days, or possibly weeks, before his death.  The family was deeply saddened by the sudden, unexpected death of a man who was loved beyond measure and a treasure to those who knew him.