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Life and Legacy

Maybe you sent a lovely card to express how much you care; maybe you send a beautiful spray, if so, we saw it there. Maybe you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say; maybe you were not there at all, just thought and prayed for us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, in your special way, may God bless every one of you each and everyday. Special thanks to CGA Golf Group and Fair Rogers — P. M. D., David Levine, MD for the services provided to my loving brother and uncle. - The Family of Howard E. Hollins Jr.

A CTIVE P ALLBEARERS Friends of the Family

Henry Burdine Jr. Samuel Steptoe Deshoune Thomas

Prince Holder Jr.

Eddie Roden

Charles Woodberry

H ONORARY P ALLBEARERS

Trevor Watkins Henry Burdine Jr.

Gerald Ray Byron Wright Allen Hollins Jr.

James Wright

F LOWER B EARERS Ushers and Friends R EPAST The repast will be at the church immediately following the interment

F INAL R ESTING P LACE Lincoln Memorial Cemetery 8100 Fireside Dr. — Dallas, TX 75217 (214) 398-8133

Sunrise: March 6, 1965 Sunset: February 18, 2024

Golden Gate Funeral Home

S ATURDAY THE 2 ND DAY OF M ARCH IN THE YEAR OF 2024 AT THE E LEVENTH O’ CLOCK H OUR G RACELAND C OMMUNITY B APTIST C HURCH 310 S. Clark Rd. - Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 Dr. Everett R. Pierson — Pastor, Officiating Minister

Life Reflections H OWARD E ARL H OLLINS J R . was born on Saturday, March 6, 1965 in Dallas, Texas. Howard grew up in a loving and religious home with his father, mother and sisters. Howard received his formal education in the Dallas Independent School District, attending David W. Carter High School and graduating in 1983. Howard was an all-star football player wearing number 51. Howard attended and graduated from Dallas Baptist University Police Academy; earning a Masters Peace Officer License. Howard also holds a degree from Cedar Valley College. Howard started his career as a Police Peace Officer at Methodist Health System Police Department in August 1985. He retired as rank of Assistant Deputy Chief of Police. In Howard’s recreation and leisure time he enjoyed golfing, fishing and oh my Lord he was the Barbecue King. He loved to watch his favorite team, Dallas Cowboys. Howard also enjoyed spending time with his family and special friends and extended family. Howard was a Christian man and always went to church when his health would permit him. Bro. Hollins was preceded in death by his mother, Pastor Christell Hollins; father, Deacon Howard Hollins Sr.; sister, Bessie White; brother-in-law, Derrick Young; niece, Chrislynn Isome. He leaves to cherish his memories: sisters, Debora Isome and Tina Hollins-Young; nieces, Erica Isome, Donna White and Ashley Wallace; nephew, Trevor Isome Watkins; great nieces, Nola C. Overton, Bailee Smith Wallace and Zira Reynold; special friends, Jimmie and Vikki; Eddie R., Henry B., Charles W., Monetta G., Jennifer, Samuel S., Prince H., and Dana; and a host of cousins, friends and church family who he dearly loved.

Cherished Memories

P ROCESSIONAL Ministers, Pallbearers and Family

P RAYER OF C OMFORT

S CRIPTURE R EADINGS : Old Testament: Psalm 23 - Rev. Ira Reynolds New Testament: Matt 25:21 - Rev. Brandon Baker

S PECIAL S ELECTION Cynthia Hollins

R ESOLUTIONS

R EMARKS Limit 2 Minutes

F AMILY T RIBUTE Tina Hollins-Young

C HORAL S ELECTION Graceland Male Choir

E ULOGY Dr. Everett R. Pierson, Pastor

F INAL T RIBUTE Golden Gate Funeral DIrectors

R ECESSIONAL

M ISS M E —B UT L ET M E G O

When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom - filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared Miss me, but let me go For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan A step on the road to home When you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know Laugh at the things we used to do, Miss me, but let me go.

To Uncle Howard The best and wonderful Uncle in the world. Nephew and Nieces