James Arthur Hollis, 78, of Jeffersonville passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Audubon Hospital Louisville, with loved ones by his side.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on July 29, 1946 to the late Juanita Benton Hollis. He graduated from Bellefontaine High School Class of 1964.
Jim is proceeded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and love of his life for 58 years, Frances (Fran) Smith Hollis and their two daughters, Lori McGunn (Edward) and René Eckstein (Adam) and four grandchildren: Dalton Collins, Dharma Scott (Noah), Mary Kate McGunn St. Lawrence (Nick), and Edward Arthur McGunn and one great-grandson Finnegan James St. Lawrence, surviving, brother Robert Hollis and a sister, followed by a number of nieces and nephews.
Jim had many interests throughout his life, including planes, trains and automobiles. He enjoyed working on the railroad for 18 years as a brakeman and conductor. Jim earned his pilot license and enjoyed flying for many years. He loved driving all types of cars and watching NHRA. Jim’s favorite car was his 1928 Ford Roadster. Jim and Fran were active members of the Falls City Model A Club in Louisville and enjoyed many trips together.
A Celebration of Life will be at the Fire Dept Union Hall, 1040 Mechanic Street, Jeffersonville, from 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 25.
