Leon Hollingsworth, 64, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home. He was born August 8, 1958 in Fayetteville to Burl and Vada Joann Mathis Hollingsworth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Vada Hollingsworth and a nephew, Jason Alston.
Leon retired from Allen Canning Company. He enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by three brothers, David Hollingsworth (Anna) of Tontitown, Burl Dean Hollingsworth (Deanna) of Elm Springs and Richard Hollingsworth of Delaney; one sister, Brenda Gregory (Nathan) of Delaney; 3 nieces, Amy Johnson (Jaye) of Greenland, Brenda Gregory of Fayetteville and Jodie Gardisser (Travis) of Springdale; 2 nephews, Billy Gregory (Veronica) of Delaney and Andy Hollingsworth (Kristal) of Elm Springs; and 12 great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, August 19, 2022 at Beard’s Chapel with Pastor Russell Shackelford officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Crosses, AR under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service-time on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the funeral home.
Wow Leon so many years have passed, you and Richard both worked at Allen canning, you both wore the same black western shirt with the red roses the night I met you both. I was Richard’s girlfriend wife to be, I watched you and Your brother chop wood for heat, you picked on me, we laughed, we fought, but in the end you were always there for your family. Go Rezt high on that mountain Leon. You no longer suffer Heavens now your home. God Bless and heal the Hollingsworth family.
Leon we are going to miss you. Your sense of humor 😂. You were a good person and brother. Rest in peace.
Rest in peace Leon ..may god bless you ..please tell my favorite aunt and uncle I said hello ..if you happen to see your aunt Bessie tell her hi also ..
Rest in peace Leon ..may god bless you ..please tell my favorite aunt and uncle I said hello ..if you happen to see your aunt Bessie tell her hi also