He was smart, he was wise.
He was not profound, he left that to the rest of us.
He set an example for right living, for dedication to a wife, to children and providing for them.
I will miss Pop.

He was a lover of Jesus, of "God", and has a steadfast faith that was not boastful, but exemplary and calm, always caring and good-natured.
He lived the American dream, and watched it die on the TV as he aged.
He kept shop, raised two amazing children, and grew a beautiful garden.
He taught me to fish, showed nature to me, and knew how to use a shovel.
He had a farmer's tan back in the day. You knew he was wise. He was (and still is) a friend. Not my best friend, but a landmark to morals, principal, enthusiasm, community, the marketplace, and the sanctuary. I will miss him dearly.

William Hollis,
Feb 9 1920-April 20, 2008.
I love you Pop, and I love my family.

--Aaron