Gerald Faye Hollingsworth

Gerald Faye Hollingsworth, 86, passed away January 30, 2014. Funeral: 10:30am Monday, February 3, at Keller Church of Christ, 205 Elm St. Visitation: 6-8pm Sunday evening at Lucas Funeral Home, 137 E Hill St., Keller. Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery at 2:30pm. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Christ Haven for Children, P.O. Box 467 Keller, Texas 76244; or to North Texas Charities, 209 North Oak St. Roanoke, Texas 76262. Gerald was born October 21, 1927 in Sanger, TX to James Newton and Mamie Ella Hollingsworth. He graduated from Sanger High School and Texas Christian University. In 1949, he married his High School Sweetheart, Wanda Schertz. Gerald was a member of the Keller Church of Christ for 50 years and held many offices in the Keller Masonic Lodge #1084, along with offices in Fort Worth Scottish Rite. He served in both fraternities for more than 50 years, receiving his 33° in 2003. Gerald also served as High Priest and Twice Illustrous Master in the Chapter and Council of the Royal Arch Masons. He enjoyed traveling and fishing. He spent many hours volunteering for charitable organizations. He retired from General Dynamics in 1990 being employed there for 31 years. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, James Francis and Cecil Bryan. Survivors: Wife of 65 years, Wanda; children, Steve, Jackie, and Jim Hollingsworth; brother, Ross Hollingsworth and his wife, Mary; and a host of nieces and nephews. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gerald Faye Hollingsworth please visit our Sympathy Store.