Hollis Earnest Gill Sr.

March 26, 1924 - March 25, 2020

Hollis Ernest Gill Sr. died peacefully at his home in Albany, LA on March 25, 2020 at the age of 95. Hollis was born on March 26, 1924 in Albany, LA to Melton Gill and Mattie Corniga Gill. Hollis was first married to Edna Jones Gill and welcomed one son, Donald Wayne Gill. After the passing of his first wife, Hollis was then married Clara Roberta Forrest Gill and together they welcomed three children; Artice Ernestine Gill Granger, Hollis Ernest Gill Jr. and Glen Mark Gill. Hollis was a construction worker and lifelong resident of Albany, LA. He was also a longtime member of the Louisiana Cutting Horse Association, where he competed for many years and an avid coon hunter. Hollis is survived by 3 children, Artice Ernestine Gill Granger, Hollis Ernest Gill Jr. and Glen Mark Gill. He is also survived by one sister, Ellen Gill Page, 5 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Hollis was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Jones Gill; second wife, Clara Roberta Forrest Gill; a son, Donald Wayne Gill; a brother, Bobby Gill; grandson, Jeremy Slade and granddaughter, Donna Gill Flint. Services and burial will be held privately by the family.