James Philip Hollen, 80, USMC-SGT-Korean War Veteran. Services are 11:00 am, Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Paradise Lutheran Church, 10255 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island, Florida 33706 with Pastor Chip Salzgerber to officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 am until service time. The burial will take place at 10:00 am, on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, Florida 33744 with the United States Marine Corps DET # 54, officiating.
James is a native of Williamsport, Pennsylvania and a St Petersburg resident since 1955. He was born on April16, 1936 in Reade Township, Pennsylvania and passed away on March 27, 2017 at the Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, Florida. James was a retired electrician for General Electric-Department of Defense Division and was a member of Paradise Lutheran Church in Treasure Island, Florida. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War Era and was honorably discharged as a SGT. During his military career, he was awarded Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Edna (Swan) Hollen, his sister, Emily Myers and is survived by his loving family: his wife, Sue Hollen of Pinellas Park, Florida; his son, Phil Hollen and his wife, Linda of St Petersburg, Florida; his daughter, Sheryl Hollen-Hugg and her wife, Barbara Hollen-Hugg of Safety Harbor, Florida; his brother, Robert Hollen and his wife, Karen of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Along with many loving nieces and nephews and extended family.
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We have many fond memories of Jim and Sue (Tom camping, working, etc.) (Faye water skiing, working, etc.)He was a very good and dear friend and we will miss him.
Jim and Sue were good people and excellent friends, more like family than friends. We were so blessed to have had a 50+ year relationship with them. So many happy memories from work,traveling together, RVing and visiting with each other. Jim is in the arms of the Lord now so no more worries for him. Sue is just waiting to join him..I am sure. Thank God for our good friends like Jim and Sue. Our sympathy to Phil,Linda,Cheryl and Barb. They will surely miss their Dad. Love to all of you!
I am very saddened to hear of the death of my dear friend, Jim. Having known Jim for over 60 years, I have many fond memories of him – from traveling to Philadelphia to see Susie and my late wife Joan, while they were in nursing school, to working with Jim on home projects. I will truly miss a great friend.
We have wonderful memories with Jim and was always great to see him when we visited Florida. Will miss him on our next trip, but we know that he is at peace and the Lord is taking care of him now. Jim, thanks again for all the great times. Love to Sheryl, Barbara, Phil, Linda, Uncle Bob and Karen.
Many fond memories with Sue and Jim and love to all the family. Rest in peace.
My heart breaks for your family. After seeing your father’s picture I was flooded with memories of my childhood living next door to you all. May he rest in peace. I will be thinking of you all.
So sorry for your loss. I spent a lifetime working with Jim at the Pinellas GE Plant in Largo. Our offices were 10 feet apart for the last 15 years of our careers there. He leaves a large hole in everybody’s heart that knew him. I know of his life with Sue but only knew his son, Philip. I went to Jim’s church and was married there. My best to Jim’s family. He will not be forgotten.
What a terrible shock.Jim was a wonderful friend and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.
I am so sorry for your loss Sheryl and family. I remember meeting your Dad and Mom manly years ago when you played ball at SPJC. He was a good man and was very proud of his family.
I have so many wonderful memories of my childhood with the whole Hollen family, they were my second family! I am so sad for you all. Your Dad was an awesome man and we are all so lucky to have had him in our lives! My prayers are with you all!
My deepest condolences to the family. Jim was such a great addition to the field during my high school years. I have such good memories of him and Sue. You are all in my thoughts.
We have such wonderful memories of Jim and spending time with him in Florida. I always remember spending New Years Eve at his house-setting off fireworks and eating a lot of food! Always a fun and wonderful time. He was a wonderful person and will be truly missed! Rest In Peace. Xoxo
Jim (Sparky) you are in heaven now but I will always remember you. You were always so helpful here at Paradise Lutheran Church. It has been an honor and a privilege to know you. Thanks for keeping the lights on in this church and for all the jokes and smiles. I will miss you my church friend.
Sorry to hear of Mr Hollen passing, I grew up in the neighborhood with him and would see him & Sue when they were out walking the Poodles and I was walking my dogs. We always enjoyed catching up with who had traveled where and where we were going next. My thoughts will be with the family in the time of loss.
I’m so saddened by this news, I had many great memories with the Hollen Family! He surely will be missed. My prayers are with you all!
Our hearts go out to Sue, Cheryl and Phil in their time of loss! Jim was a good man and I knew and worked with him for 60 years! He loved his family and almost anything outdoors. He had a great sense of humor which was important for those who worked at GE! He will be missed! May he Rest in Peace always! Carolyn and R.C.