Bruce Leonard Hollingsworth
September 22, 1931 ~ October 5, 2020
Born in:
Horse Shoe, NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailBruce Leonard Hollingsworth, 89, of Candler, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at his home.
A native of Horse Shoe, NC, Bruce was the son of the late William Franklin Hollingsworth and Elva Louise Smathers Hollingsworth. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Hollingsworth, daughter, Brenda Presley, brother, Adron Hollingsworth, brother, William (Jr.) Hollingsworth, sister, Vera Martin, brother, Frank Hollingsworth, brother, Ray Hollingsworth, sister, Mary Lee Monteith, and brother, Robert (Bob) Hollingsworth.
Bruce was enlisted in the U.S. Navy and participated in the Korean Conflict. After his discharge, Bruce and Jean moved from Hendersonville to Candler where he was employed for 40 years by ENKA/BASF. He circled the globe while in the Navy, but he loved to travel within the U.S., preferably by car, to witness the wonders of our national parks. “Jolly Holly” preferred being outside enjoying natures beauty and was an avid fisherman, deer hunter and bird watcher. Known as “The Mayor of Edgewood Road”, Bruce and Jean were married for 67 years, and per their wishes, died at the home they bought in 1960. Bruce was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church.
Surviving are his daughter Judy Garrison (Jim); son, Buddy Hollingsworth (Mark); daughter, Connie Saunders (Brett); grandchildren, Julie Robinson, Donnie Davis, Michael Davis, Mandi Bradford, Jamie Revis, Christy Saunders, and Catherine Saunders; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and brother, Norman Hollingsworth (Ann).
A private celebration was held by the family in honor of his life.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
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Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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Judy, Buddy, Connie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Bruce especially the funny way he would tell stories. He and your mom and their sweet spirits will be greatly missed.
Much love,
Jenny Hollingsworth Cagle
What a precious man who is now with the Lord. Thanking Him for His promise “absent from the body – present with the Lord” for those who know Him.
Uncle Bruce was so much fun to be around. He told me stories that made me laugh. I loved the family hootenanny with his singing and playing. I have so many fond memories of my North Carolina family. Rest in peace with the Lord. Love to all the family. Sandy Martin Hnesly
Rest in peace Bruce.
Connie, Brett and family,
Sherri and I have you all in our prayers! We love y’all!
To all family and friends – may God place his hands on each of you and comfort you during this difficult time. Bruce will be missed by all who knew him. He was “one of the good ones” still left in this troubled world! I pray for God’s peace to surround you knowing that Bruce is now in heaven and he is with Jean whom he dearly loved and missed!