L.B. Hollins

L.B. Hollins, 81, of Midland, passed away on February 13, 2008 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ with Rev. W.C. Kenan officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. The pallbearers will be James McGruder, Leonard Perkins, Larry Gilbert, Jimmy Jones, Kenny Alexander and Richard Fears. L.B. grew up in Gilmer and attended schools in Snow Hill and Valleyview communities. He joined the United States Army and served from 1943-1944. Following his honorable discharge from the United States Army he moved to Midland where he met Lillie Menefee, they were married on August 20, 1966. L.B. worked for the city for many years and then for a roofing company. He was an associate minister at Faith Temple Church. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Hollins of Midland; sister Dorothy McGruder of Midland; brother Leo Hollins, Jr. and wife Dorothy of Olney; niece Patricia Lewis of Marlin; nephew Charles Lewis and wife Moret of DeSoto; nephew Verner Lewis and wife Matilda of DeSoto; niece Frankie Evans; niece Glenda Faye Haynes of Marlin; Joyce Mitchell of Marlin; sister-in-law, Lorenne Weatherspoon of Marlin; sister-in-law Frankie Sledge and husband F.L. Sledge of Dalhart; niece Marla Denise Hollins, nephew Leo Hollins, Jr. and wife Liz and children Travis Michael and Eric Britt, Christopher Hollins, Nichalous Ralston Hollins and wife Shnequia, and niece Janet Breckenridge and husband Keith all of Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,