Hollis Darrell Searls, 89, of Woodville, WV, born April 9, 1934, went to be with the Lord with his family by his side at his home on Friday, June 30, 2023.
His sense of humor never met a stranger and he opened his home to anyone who might need a place to sleep or a bite to eat.
Hollis retired from tree & lawn service. He was a member of Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church since 1976. He also served his country in the United States Army.
Hollis was preceded in death by his wife, Rosetta Gail Searls; stepchildren, Tommy Hammock & Debbie Evans; and parents, Virgil & Flossie Nelson Searls.
He is survived by his three sons, Darrell (Patricia) Searls of Julian, Steven (Drema) Searls of Sardis, OH, Dee (Laura) Searls of Alkol; two daughters, Belinda Adkins of Yawkey and Rena (Michael) Kirby of Woodville; stepdaughter, Gertie Treadway of Lester; friend, Midge Massey; sisters, Janive Trolio and Donnie Ray; brothers, Lester & Virgil Searls; grandchildren, Alicia Ann (James) Lambert of Julian, Bridget (Justin) Chafin of Danville, Christina (Chris) Terry of Winfield, Ashley Searls of Sardis, OH, Stephanie (Brandon) Harris of New Martinsville, Josh (Erin) Searls of New Jersey, Natasha (David) Sorongon of Woodville, Matthew (Katie) Searls of Alkol, Samantha (Jackie) Asbury of Alkol, Emily Adkins of Yawkey, Amanda Breeden of Woodville, Meranda (Josh) Green of Logan; step grandchildren, Nicholas Treadway of Lester, Bobby (Rebecca) Treadway & David (Shannon) Treadway both of Eccles, Annagail (Shawn) Goff of Lester; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Service will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday July 2, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Evangelist Roger McCallister and Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. Burial with Military graveside rites will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends and family will gather 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Kanawha Hospice for their wonderful care.
So sorry for your family’s loss. Hang on to all the memories made with him. I hope they will bring you some comfort.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family as always
Dewayne and I are so sorry for the loss of your Dad, keeping you all in our prayers, we know he will be missed, we know he was blessed with a loving family.
Rena & Family – I am so very sorry for your loss. Think of all the precious times you had together. Cherish those moments & hold them close to your heart. Prayers for you all.