Ray Hollis

June 1, 1945 - June 3, 2021

Francis "Ray" Hollis, 76, of 608 Upper Street, Danville, VA died on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence. Ray was born in Wallace, North Carolina on June 1, 1945 a son of the late George Hollis and the late Betty Elizabeth Henderson Larson. He worked as a millwright for various companies until her retirement. Ray was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1974. He was a loyal member of the VFW Post 647 and the American Legion Post 325. Ray enjoyed traveling and playing cards with family and friends. He was also a NASCAR fan whose favorite driver was Rusty Wallace. Survivors include his half-brothers, Bobby Lardon and wife Bonnie of Columbia, SC, Kenneth Larson and wife Lisa of Wilson, NC and Rick E. Larson of Currituck, NC; half-sister, Ann Miller and husband Jeff of Cocoa, FL; step-son, Jody Fitzpatrick and wife Makayla of Callands, VA; close family friends, Darrell Ussery and Chris Ussery both of Danville, VA. A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date at the Danville National Cemetery with military honors conducted by the United States Navy. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Hollis family.