Gene Richard Hollingsworth

Gene Richard Hollingsworth

July 31, 1938 – November 19, 2025

Gene Richard Hollingsworth was born on July 31, 1938 to the late Ezra “EV” and Mae Hollingsworth in Trenton, Fl. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at home in High Springs, FL under Haven Hospice care.

Gene was married to the love of his life, Sheila E. Hollingsworth, for 47 years. He was in the National Guard for five years. He worked at the GE Battery Plant for 34 years until his retirement. He was a member of The First Baptist Church of High Springs, FL. He enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife Sheila E. Hollingsworth, three sons, Michael L. Hollingsworth (Melinda) Ft. White, FL, James R. Hollingsworth (Karen) High Springs, FL, Thomas S. Hollingsworth (Debbie) High Springs, FL and one daughter, Kimberly A. Langford (Dwayne) High Springs, FL. One brother, Jerry Hollingsworth (Sandra) High Springs, FL. and one sister, Linda Sodek, Gainesville, FL. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ezra “EV” and Mae Hollingsworth and one brother, David Hollingsworth.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Haven Hospice or First Baptist Church of High Springs.

Donate by mail by sending a check or money order to:

E.T. York Hospice Care Center
4200 NW 90th Boulevard
Gainesville FL 32606

First Baptist Church of High Springs
20112 N US HWY 441
High Springs, FL 32643

Crevasse’s Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Hollingsworth family.