James Everett Hollar Sr., Legion past commander

James Everett Hollar Sr., 80, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Jim was born in Washington, D.C., son of the late Everett Forrest and Mary Virginia (Martin) Hollar.

He served six years in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the USS Wasp during the Vietnam War. After his service to our country, Jim began his career as a manager for 7-Eleven, where he worked for five years. He then went to work as a deputy sheriff for Fairfax County, working for 20 years before having to retire after being involved in a line-of-duty accident. He was a member of the Rehoboth Beach American Legion Post 5, where he served as commander for several years. Jim enjoyed watching cowboy and war movies. He also enjoyed listening to country music, especially that of George Jones, Conway Twitty, and Buck Owens. Another singer Jim enjoyed listening to was Frank Sinatra, who sang "I did it my way," which is how to best describe Jim's life! In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Louise Smith; and brother-in-law, William (Buddy) Smith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Paula Marie (Garrison Oldland) Hollar; a son, James E. Hollar Jr.; a daughter, Kim Baker and her husband Jim; a granddaughter, Samantha McCafferty; a sister, Linda Lee Lindemuth and her husband William; son-in-law, Harvey Douglas Cornwell; a nephew, Tim McDonald; a niece, Isabella McDonald; and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life with military honors will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford.

Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at loflandandmcknatt.com.