Carson Melvin Hollis

September 2, 1935 - August 22, 2019

Carson Melvin Hollis, a resident of Sulphur, was born September 2, 1935 in Purcell,OK to Luther & Thelma (Graham) Hollis. He passed away Thursday August 22, 2019 at Shawnee, OK at the age of 83 years 11 months and 20 days. He was married to LaVerne (Patterson) Hollis at Merced, CA in 1956. He grew up in the Bradley and Lindsay area and moved to Merced, CA. He lived in Eureka, CA until 1974. He built golf courses from 1955 until 1959.He had served as golf pro in Eureka, CA before coming to Sulphur in 1974. Carson was the Golf Pro in Sulphur until his retirement. He had taught many golfers to become better golfers. He was a member of the Sulphur United Methodist Church, PGA of America, and the Sulphur-Davis Elks Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Evertt Hollis and Frank Hollis and sister: Johnnie Etta Nye. Survived by his wife: LaVerne Hollis, of Sulphur, OK 3 Sons: Brian Hollis & wife Debbie, of Sulphur, OK James Hollis, of Sulphur, OK; and Gary Hollis, of Sulphur,OK 2 Grandchildren: Connor Hollis of Okla. City, OK and Kasey Krause of Sulphur,OK Sister: Vicky Webre & husband Eddie, of Frisco, TX; Pallbearers will be John Krogh, James John, Butch McCurdy, Fob Jones Clifford Agee, and Bill Lance. Honorary Bearers.: Bill O'Neal, Ed Thompson, Red Barnes, Calvin Agee, Larry Jones. Services will be held Monday August 26, 2019 at 10:30AM at Sulphur United Methodist Church officiated by Rev Jim Shepherd and Rev. Harold Hunt. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home online condolences may be sent to www.dearmanfunerlhome.com