Dale Hollingsworth, 84, of Westfield, IN, passed away on July 26, 2018. He was on born July 29, 1933 to Fred and Thelma Hollingsworth in Clermont, IN.
Dale attended Pike township schools where he was a letterman in football.
On September 5, 1952 Dale married the love of his life Sue (Bailey) Hollingsworth and moved to California where they adopted and raised their 2 children Leslie (Hollingsworth) Reynolds and Joe Hollingsworth.
Dale served in the Navy in his early 20’s during the Korean War and was on the USS Iowa proudly serving his country. After his service Dale became a successful salesman with Garrett Industrial Supply in California where he perfected his gift to sale anything.
Dale’s most favorite hobby was spending time with his family taking the kids on camping trips and the yearly family vacations to Lake Wabana in Minnesota, fishing for Northern Pike. Dale was always up for a good game of Euchre and was known for his Clermont shuffle. Dale was an avid Purdue Boilermaker fan especially football and basketball.
After his beloved Sue’s death in 1994 Dale reconnected with a classmate Beverly (Guion) Monroe and they were married October 16, 1998. They spent many wonderful years together taking trips and spending time with grandchildren.
Dale is survived by his wife Beverly; sister Lucille Jarvis; children Leslie (Hollingsworth) Reynolds (Frank), Joe Hollingsworth (Lorna); stepchildren Suzanna, Jon, Dan, Melinda, and Tom; 4 grandchildren Joe Jr., Alicia, Bailey, Heath; 13 step-grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 1pm on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Indiana funeral Care, Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Visitation will start at 12pm prior to service. Burial to follow at Zionsville Cemetery.
A friend says
I am so sorry for the death of your dear loved one. Loss like this can be very hard to deal with. Something that has helped me many times is to reflect on the promise made at Revelation 21:4. It says, “And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” What a wonderful time be to look forward to! May you have peace in your minds and hearts until you are with Robert again.