Jerry “Bo” Hollingsworth

Jerry “Bo” Hollingsworth, 87, of Blytheville passed away Aug. 24, 2021, at Ridgecrest Health Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Yarbro and was the son of the late William Albert and Ila Hollingsworth of Blytheville.

After graduating Blytheville High School, Bo served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Upon returning home, Bo served as a lieutenant with the Arkansas State Highway Police until his retirement. Bo was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, he was a 32nd degree Mason and past president of the Blytheville Jaycees. He was a dedicated fan of all Blytheville Chickasaws sports, loved American Legion Baseball, and was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinal fan.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Blytheville for many years where he attended Harry Churchwell and Bill Sullivan’s Sunday School class. Later he was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Bo was preceded in death by his brothers, William Albert Jr., Herbert Lloyd, Thomas Calvin and John “Tip” Hollingsworth.

He is survived by his nieces, Cathy Harrell and husband, Dr. Harry, of Jonesboro, Patricia Ankrum and husband, Bob, of Royse City, Texas, Jill Reynolds and husband, Bob, of Roland; nephews, Albert Hollingsworth and wife, Shelly, of Colleyville, Texas, and John Hollingsworth of Pottsville, Texas; and many great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 27, at 10:30 a.m. in the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Mike Silvey officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Cobb Funeral Home.

Pallbearers include Albert Hollingsworth, John Hollingsworth, Paul Harrell, Calvin Reynolds, Andrew Reynolds and Bob Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Harry Harrell, Bob Ankrum, Jim Dixon, Sonny Stires, John and Angie Nelson, Larry and June Wright, Gaylon and Charray Rogers, Johnny and Laura Sue McKenney.

The family requests any memorials be made to Fairview Baptist Church, 1100 N. Franklin or First Baptist Church, 715 W. Walnut St., Blytheville AR 72315. We would like to thank Dierksen Hospice and the staff at Ridgecrest for their excellent care. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com