Robert Hollister
Robert T. Hollister, 88, of John Knox Village in Tampa, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Sun day, March 6, 2005.
He is survived by Doris, his loving and devoted wife of 57 years; sons, Terry and wife, Janie, Phil and wife, Karen; daughter, Jill and hus band, Tony Wait. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph M. and Laura, and his son, Jeff. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Amy, Lisa, Tim, Deann, David, Darlene, Brian, Lloyd, and Peta, and five great-grandchildren, Andrew, Claire, Jaxon, Gabriel, and Kaelyn.
Robert was a World War II veteran, serving in Europe and the Pacific. He was honorably discharged from the Army as a captain. Robert had a lifelong career in journalism and advertising/PR. He founded his own advertising agency in Akron, Ohio, and held positions with the Akron Beacon Journal, Santa Fe New Mexican, and Orlando Sentinel. Robert retired from the Tampa Tribune, having served as the director of research and promotion. Robert was past president and a life time member of Ohio Jaycees.
A family graveside service will take place at Stow Cemetery in Stow, Ohio. Donations may be made to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, Fla. 33609.
Please sign the guest book at www.ohio.com/obituaries
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH Thursday, March 10, 2005, page B6, col.4]
No comments:
Post a Comment