Mr. Hollis Moffett Jr.

South Bend, Indiana Mr. Hollis Moffett Jr., age 83, passed away on Tuesday June 1, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical Center Hospital in Mishawaka, Indiana. Hollis was born November 25, 1937, in Statesboro Georgia to Hollis Moffett Sr. and Bessie (Williams) Rich. Hollis had a humble beginning and has shared many stories of how hard it was growing up. At the age of seventeen, Hollis left his home town and set his sights on Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Hollis worked as a cattle rancher and earned the nickname “Cowboy”. He enjoyed dancing at a local clubs in town and often bragged that he was such a great dancer that people would pay to see him dance. When Hollis was twenty years old he moved back to his home town and met Ruthie Mae Bellamy. Hollis and Ruthie Mae were married not long after their relationship began. Hollis and Ruthie had four children, Nancy Michele (Moffett) Daughtry, John Hollis Moffett, Freddie Joe Moffett, and Jerry LaWayne Moffett. Hollis and Ruthie Mae’s relationship ended, but Hollis found love again when he met Ollie Mae Marshall. Hollis and Ollie “Rubye” were married August 21, 1971. Hollis was blessed with the honor of being the father of Ollie’s children Robert Marshall, DeWanda Yvette Brown, Chilisia Brunson, and Demetric (Brown) Johnson. Hollis had his sights set on moving to the city and leaving the country. Hollis and family moved to Mount Vernon, New York. Hollis and Ollie began working at Kubler Factory while in New York. Hollis picked up a second job at a refrigeration company while living in New York. Living arrangements were tight in New York, and although he loved the city life Hollis desired a larger home for his family. Hollis and family then moved to South Bend, In in 1974. In 1976 Hollis and Ollie “Rubye” Moffett welcomed a son Christopher Kdura Moffett into their family. Hollis made South Bend his home until his death. Hollis worked 11 years for Zikers Cleaners, 7 years at Circuit City, Meijer, and 9 years at Walmart until he retired. Hollis enjoyed bowling, NASCAR racing, rodeos, shortbread cookies, the Cowboy’s football team and going on vacations to visit his family in Georgia. Hollis was preceded in death by his parents Hollis Moffett Sr. and Bessie (Williams) Rich, a son, Freddie Moffett, daughters, DeWanda Brown, Nancy (Moffett) Daughtry, grandson’s Alexander Moffett, Kayden Marquell Allen Hicks, and granddaughter Lyfe Kaydance Hicks. Hollis leaves behind his wife, Ollie Mae “Rubye” Moffett, sister, Linda Rich, children, John H. Moffett (Dawn), Robert Marshall(Angela), Jerry Moffett, Chilisia Brunson, Demetric (Brown) Johnson, and Christopher Moffett, son-in-law, Lloyd Daughtry, 75 grandchildren, 102 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Moffett will lie in state on the day of service from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour. There will be no viewing after the services. The funeral services for Mr. Moffett will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the chapel of Hill's Mortuary, Inc. with Elder Robert Marshall, officiating. Burial will follow in Lee Cemetery. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing will be enforced at the funeral home and graveside services. We ask that you adhere to all CDC guidelines. Final rites have been entrusted to Hill's Mortuary, Inc.

Mr. Hollis Moffett Jr.

November 25, 1937 - June 1, 2021