Hollis Ray Irvin

Hollis Ray Irvin, 77, of Kingsport, passed away March 3, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident the Fordtown Community.

Hollis graduated from Holston High School, retired from Grief Brothers Cooperation, was a member of Fordtown Baptist and was a lifelong horse enthusiast and avid baseball fan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cloy and Minnie Irvin; brother Harold Irvin; sister Tennessee Peters; and sons, Tony Irvin and Thomas Triplett.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Shelby Irvin of Kingsport; sons, Brian Irvin and wife Kristin of Fall Branch, Kent Triplett and wife Shelly of Hudson, NC; daughter Pam Martinoli and husband Marco of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren Jamie Triplett, Kristopher Triplett, Brandon Triplett, Sidney Triplett, Amanda Irvin, Caleb Cobb, Brittany Cobb, Lorenzo Martinoli and Amanda Martinoli; sister Alta Tester of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Fall Branch Chapel.

A memorial service will be held Monday, March 7, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Fordtown Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Strong and Pastor Bryan Moore officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sullivan Baptist Church, 4152 Maplewood St. Kingsport, TN, 37660.