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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.

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