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Oscar has lived in Monticello since 1958. He was a 1960 graduate of Arkansas A&M College (now UAM) where he obtained his BS Degree in Business and was awarded the Most Outstanding Football Player Award. He was also the recipient of the UAM Merit Award in 1988. He was a retired businessman and former partner of Dura Craft Boat Company, owner of Southern Design Cabinet Company, a United States Army National Guard Veteran and a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Always very involved in city and county organizations, Oscar served as a Quorum Court Justice of the Peace for many years and coached many champion Little League teams. He was an avid athlete, a sports fan and loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Hollinger and Benny Hollinger.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Melba Hollinger of Monticello; one son, Larry Hollinger of Shreveport, LA; two daughters, Leslie Searcy and husband Charlie of Monticello and Lauri Earnest and husband Larry of Star City; one brother, Junior Hollinger of Dermott; three sisters, Linda Heflin of Monticello, Frances Willard of Sterlington, LA and Clarine White of Pine Bluff; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2016 at First Baptist Church with Rev. David Jacks and Rev. Dennis Dodson officiating. Burial will be in Tyro Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorial may be made to: First Baptist Church, 413 N. Main, Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com
Condolences(33)
Bill and Virginia Rose
, TX Thursday, May 26, 2016 Dear Melba, I just got John McCown' s note about Oscar, and are so sorry to hear about his death. We will certainly keep you and your family in our prayers. I did not know Oscar , but he seemed like a really nice and neat person. God bless all. Love, Virginia RoseMargaret Ann Niven
Jackson, MS Wednesday, May 25, 2016 My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hollinger family. Oscar was always so nice to me. He is gone too soon. Love to all.Beverly Cokley
Dermott, AR Wednesday, May 25, 2016 So very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.Beverly Cokley
Barbara Barned
Hot Springs, AR Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Melba, I am so sorry to learn of Oscar's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Andy Herren
N. Little Rock, AR Monday, May 23, 2016 One of the really good guys.Mary & Billy Henderson
Portland, AR Monday, May 23, 2016 God Bless all of Oscar's family. He will be greatly missed.Melba, you and Oscar were always two of the nicest people we knew and your smiles blessed us.!!
Jeff and Norma Kelley
Conway, AR Monday, May 23, 2016 Clarine, you and all the Hollinger Family are in our thoughts and prayers.Linda Lock
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, May 23, 2016 Phyllis, John and I were so sorry to hear of Oscar's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family... love you, John and Linda LockJoyce Keeling
McGehee, AR Monday, May 23, 2016 I'm so so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.Pat Savage Montgomery
Monticello, AR Monday, May 23, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, May 23, 2016 Melba & family,I am so sorry for your loss. Oscar was a fine man and friend to all, leaving a great legacy for those who knew him. Cherish the wonderful memories. May God give you peace and comfort in your loss.
With love & sympathy,
Janice
Nancy Early
Monticello, AR Monday, May 23, 2016 I have been out of town for my mother's 90th birthday. I heard about Oscar and was so saddened to hear it. He was a wonderful man. We are praying for your family as you go through this valley. He will be missed by the community and friends.Jeri Taylor
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, May 23, 2016 I am sorry for your loss.You all will be in my prayers.Debbie Reeves
Wilmar, AR Monday, May 23, 2016 Lauri and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thought and prayers.Marion Loyd
Dumas, AR Monday, May 23, 2016 I know your heart is heavy at this time. I am very sorry for your loss. Love, Marion LoydJerry and Ann Carlton
Fayetteville, AR Sunday, May 22, 2016 So sorry about Oscar. Been friends too long not to miss him but we can have comfort in knowing he is now in a better place. May God bless and keep all the family during this time of loss. Our prayers are with each and every one of you. With love.Jerry and Ann
Janice (Hundhausen) Austn
Dillon, SC Sunday, May 22, 2016 Melba, I am just seeing this. I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sure you and he shared such a wonderful life together, though I have not seen you since our Memphis days, I have always had such fond memories of you and loved you. You were the sweetest, kindest roomie and we had lots of fun during our time together. So very sorry, you are in my prayers and in my heart. Love you, JanPeggy Carey
Dumas, AR Sunday, May 22, 2016 Melba, I am so sorry to hear about Oscar. You are in my prayers. Peggy Careylinda funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, May 22, 2016 my condolence to the family God blessSteve/Carole Bowers
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 22, 2016 So sorry for ya'lls loss. May God give you peace and comfort thru this time!Kelly and Anna Koonce
, TX Sunday, May 22, 2016 We are so sorry about Oscar! Remembering a very special friend and will miss him! Grateful for good memories!Charles & Wanda Adams
Collierville, TN Sunday, May 22, 2016 We.are so sorry to read about the passing of Oscar. We will be praying for you and the family.Boyce and Barbara Davis
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 22, 2016 Our thought and prayers are with your familyMichele Lowe
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 22, 2016 My prayers are with your family at this time.Sherry Carson
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 21, 2016 Leslie & family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all! I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great man! May God wrap His loving arms around you all and bring comfort, peace, and grace.With heartfelt sympathy,
Sherry Carson
Ellen Sawyer Watson
Columbia, MO Saturday, May 21, 2016 I send my prayers for Melba and the family. I understand the loss of a beloved husband.Patsy Mc Scavo
Hot Springs, AR Saturday, May 21, 2016 Friends one and all will miss Oscar and hope his family has peace with his passing. We will agree that he was one of the nicest guys we knew since our college days at A &M .Much love & memories........
Patsy Mc ♥
Barbara & Joe Brannen
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 21, 2016 We will truly miss our dear friend Oscar.-He was a really good man- Our Sunday School Class will especially miss him.Barbara & Joe Brannen
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 21, 2016 We will truly miss our dear friend Oscar.Linda Holt Grossmann
Maumelle, AR Saturday, May 21, 2016 The Holingers are long time friends. Oscar and the late Sammy Holt enjoyed many hunting trips together. The Holts and the Hollingers enjoyed lots of times together on the tennis court and at the bridge table. My sincerest condolences to the entire Hollinger family as you deal with the loss of this dear man.Gail Henry Hammil
Star City, AR Saturday, May 21, 2016 Linda Sue, Jr., and the Hollinger family, I was so sorry to hear that Oscar had passed away. Prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. May God bless and comfort each of you. He was one of the finest persons I have ever known and will be truly missed.Gail Kizer
Dermott, AR Saturday, May 21, 2016 It saddens me to hear that Oscar has died. I've known him for my entire life and thought he was one of the nicest people I've ever met. He was really missed last Sunday at our Homecoming at Collins Baptist Church. My condolences to all of his wonderful family.Carla Bowen Ziesmer
Santa Fe, TX Friday, May 20, 2016 Junior, Anita and all the family. My deepest sympathies are with you.