Mr. Lloyd Elmore Hollis, 88, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his home. He was born February 18, 1936 in Lancaster, a son of the late John Clayton Hollis and Annie Mae Jacobs Hollis.
Mr. Hollis was a collector and saw the value in things that looked like they were worth nothing. He had a green thumb and could grow anything when it came to gardening. Mr. Hollis was a craftsman and could make something out of nothing.
A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Hollis will be private.
Mr. Hollis is survived by his wife, Billie Roddey Hollis; a son, Michael Lloyd Hollis of Lancaster; two grandchildren, Tiffany Gainer and Clay Rollings; four great grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Stewart Jernigan. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Hollis Rollings; and two brothers, J.C. Hollis, Jr. and Harold Hollis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster at 901 West Meeting Street – St. 201, Lancaster SC 29720.
Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Hollis.
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