Ozark… William “Bill” Hollis, a resident of Ozark, Alabama, passed away April 13, 2026 at Wesley Place in Dothan . He was 86.
Graveside services will be held 3:00 P.M. Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Woodlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Ozark, Alabama with Reverend Joey Hudspeth officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate or 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Bill was born in Ozark, Alabama, to the late Lester Hollis and Anna Mae Danner Long. He attended Carroll High School, where he built lifelong friendships and a strong work ethic that would guide him throughout his life. He later married the love of his life, Betty Sullivan, and together they made their home in Hoover, Alabama, where they built a life centered on love, dedication, and shared passions.
Bill was a devoted and hardworking man who spent many years employed with U.S. Steel until his retirement. He took great pride in his work and in providing for his family. Outside of his career, Bill and Betty shared a special love for greyhounds and were actively involved in greyhound racing, a passion that brought them much joy and many cherished memories.
Bill was an avid sports fan who enjoyed following just about any sport, but he especially loved cheering on his favorite team, the Alabama Crimson Tide. He also took great pride in his home, especially his yard, which he kept neat, beautiful, and meticulously maintained. It was a reflection of his dedication, attention to detail, and the pride he carried in everything he did.
Above all, Bill will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his strong character, and the quiet, steady way he showed love to those around him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sullivan Hollis; step-father, Dewey “Boake” Long; sister, Bannie “Betty” Carr and brother-in-law, Roy Carr.
Surviving relatives include his sister, Patricia Meredith (Danny); brother, Larry Hollis; nieces, Janet Teague (Duke), Vickie Brown, Donna Hensley (Ted); nephews, Brian Carr (Tenille), Michael Prescott (Kyndal), Chuck Prescott, Keith Hollis (Marnie); several great nieces and nephews; other loving family and friends.
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