FORT WORTH-John Allen Lollis passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at the age of 63.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: A private service will be held Saturday, October 24, 2020.
John was born Wednesday, August 28, 1957 in Chandler, Arizona to James T. and Rolande E. Lollis.
John enjoyed spending time with his family and friends creating lasting memories through jokes and laughter. His family was important to him. If he ever went missing at a gathering, he could be found playing with his grandchildren. John loved being outdoors working in the yard and tending to his garden. He enjoyed woodworking and making things for the people he loved. John shared his love for sports with everyone he met. He enjoyed coaching his children’s youth sports teams. His passion, dedication, and commitment will live on in the children he coached.
John started his childhood education in Mississippi, attended school in Germany, and eventually Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth, Texas.
He always shared his memories of his time working at Ridgmar Mall with his best friend Micheal. John’s love of woodworking led him to a job with Georgia Pacific and then General Dynamics. Later, he worked with his wife Pam and helped run their small business. He was a Catholic and drew strength from his faith in God.
John is preceded in death by his father, James T. Lollis; and step-father, Robert “Bob” Young.
SURVIVORS: John is survived by his wife, Pamela Lollis; mother, Rolande Young; daughter, Melisty Huff and husband, Mark; daughter, Stephanie Balster and husband, Christopher; son, James Lollis and wife, Katie; sisters, Evelyne Kirschner, Viviane Lollis and Bernadette Young and husband, Ricardo; brother, David Young and wife, Lisa; granddaughters, Ashlyn Huff, Camlin Lollis, Claire Lollis, Kamryn Potter and Scarlett Lollis; grandson, Logan Balster; and numerous friends.
Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home
425 S. Henderson St.
(817) 335-4557
Jerry and Darla Parnell
Pam, Stephanie & James
Jerry and I are so sorry to hear of John’s passing! We had a lot of good years hanging out at the ball park watching our boys kick some booty! Those years are forever sketched in our brain. Jerry was just saying how he and John got along so well and both respected each others coaching skills. May John rest in peace and you guys be comforted in knowing John was loved by many!!!
I pray for comfort and peace for you guys
Kara Brown
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Such a huge loss. John and Pam were great friends to me and we had some great times together. I wish I could of been able to attend his services.
Praying for you all during this difficult time
Vicki L. Whitmire
To Pamela Lollis and Family,
I deeply regret your loss and sincerely express with great sorrow my condolences. May these
quotable words bring comfort to you during this difficult time, “They live on in the
kindness they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives.”
John was truly a kind and respectable person to me with an unwavering love and devotion and
support for family and kin. I will miss him and share in your grief.