Wednesday, December 11, 2024

James ‘JD’ Hollis, 67, Vietnam veteran

obit flagJames D. Hollis, “JD,” 67, of Wilmington, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2016.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Francis Watson and Thurman Watson.

JD is survived by his brother Davie Watson; aunt Louise Freeman; two nephews, William David and Kristopher Thomas Watson; and several cousins.

He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Air Force, member of American Legion Post #10, and retired from Wilsonart of Asheville.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at Padgett Cemetery, 310 Padgett Road in Haws Run.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #10, P. O. Box 3094, 702 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28406.

Please leave online condolences for the family at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home.

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