John Hollingsworth

John Phillip Hollingsworth, 92, a lifelong resident of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the VA Hospital. John was born in Des Moines on June 2, 1924 to Hazel (McElroy) and Harold Hollingsworth.

John graduated from Lincoln High School in 1942 and from Drake University in 1950. He served his country proudly as First Sergeant of the U.S. Army during WW II. He was awarded nine medals, most notably the Bronze Star. John married Jean L. Keegan on September 19, 1942 and together they raised two daughters, Pat and Pam, on the Southside of Des Moines. He worked in the insurance industry for 50 years leading to owning his own agency, Merit Insurance Services. John was a long-time member of Park Avenue Christian Church and of the American Legion.

He is survived by his daughters, Patricia (John) Hall and Pam (Terry) Smith; grandchildren, Greg, Beth, Jeff and Sarah; great-grandchildren, Sofie, Henry, Nalin, Leonie and Brigid; his niece, and nephews; and many special friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 11th at Park Avenue Christian Church, 3219 SW 9th Street. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean in 2007; his parents; and his brother, Dick.

Memorial contributions may be made to Park Avenue Christian Church.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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