James J. Hollis Jr.
January 1, 1956 ~ October 3, 2020
FARGO, ND – James J. Hollis, Jr., passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at Essentia Hospital in Fargo on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of 64.
James was the first New Year’s baby born in Hobbs, NM, on January 1, 1956 to Frankie (Dickison) Hollis and James (Jimmy) Hollis, Sr. He grew up in Monument, NM, and Hobbs, NM, and graduated from Hobbs High School in 1973.
He attended and graduated from New Mexico Junior College where he met and began dating Pamela Dunahey. He followed her back to Bismarck, ND, and they married on November 25, 1975. James attended University of Mary where he received a degree in Accounting in 1978. He lived in Bismarck until 2003, when he and his wife moved to Fargo, ND, to be closer to their daughter, who was going to college at MSUM, Moorhead.
James was a member of First Baptist Church in Bismarck, ND. In his later years, he enjoyed collecting and selling antiquarian books, antiques, and coins. He loved treasure hunting and finding interesting books and rare first editions at auctions, thrift stores, garage sales, and antique stores. James was blessed with twin grandbabies in 2019, and he enjoyed watching them grow and learn to walk in the last year.
James is survived by his wife, Pamela; his children, Jennifer (Jason) and Bryan (Ashley); his grandchildren, Dagny and Callen; his sister, Debra; his nieces, Pamela and Danielle; his great-nephews, Quinton and Cameron; his great-great-nephew (Jax) and great-great niece (Brailynn).
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Harriet Eva Dickison; his parents, Frankie and Jimmy Hollis; and his sister, Roxanne Pollock.
A private family service will be held on October 8th at St. Paul’s Free Lutheran Church.
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I will miss you Brother! Love you.
Rest easy James. So glad I got to meet you. Watch over your family with angel wings. May your perpetual light shine. -The Suhonens
Uncle James,
The love and memories I have of you are endless. This is due to the many roles you played in my life. Sunday morning I got up early, knowing that this was the day you and Aunt Pam called home. I’m sure these calls where ment for your Mom and Dad. But being 3yrs old I just knew I was the important one. The trips you and your family made back to Hobbs, excited me aswell.,For me it was a chance to get to see Jennifer,Bryan, Aunt Pam. You always seem to find away to tell me stories about the games you and my Mom played as children growing up. I never knew Educational games and books could be fun, until you and Aunt Pam arrived with them. Uncle James, you made a special trip to Hobbs, July of 1993 just for me. You where the Father( figure) who gave me away on my wedding day. I will carry a special place in my heart for you. Love you Pamela
So Sorry for your loss, James was a very
special friend of mine. He will be greatly missed.
Pam I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do let me know.
Sue Reuther
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you and help you all find peace.
Jennifer Evenson &
Virginia Schollaert MAC Sween of Montana
Pam, Jennifer, and Bryan, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you feel God’s presence with you during this time. You are all in my prayers. Sue (Gingery) Morth
Pam, I’m so sorry for your loss, James was a great guy, I will truly miss our conversations about politics,religion,work and our families. He was a true friend.
My name is Chad from Phoenix AZ. After not getting any responses to my calls I did some investigation online and found James’ obituary. So sorry to hear about his death.
I run the flea market where James would sell his “treasures”. Among the hundreds of vendors I have, he found his own niche with the merchandise he offered. I always knew when James showed up, the weather would be dry that day. His stuff was too valuable and he couldn’t take the chance of it getting wet.
We were kindred spirit, politically, and we would chat in those early morning hours after he arrived at the market. Hate to lose any of those fighting for our side.
His boutique cabin is as he left it on Labor Day Weekend. Would you like to see what James’s left behind that you or your family may want for posterity or, for that matter, to sell?
You can reach me at 602-809-6661
Offering many condolences for your family.
Chad Stenerson
I knew James from antique/flea market shows in Grand Forks. We were both book dealers who often talked and shared a common interest. I consigned some books and comics to James to sell in Detroit Lakes at Shady Hollow. I also visited him at his Dilworth office on Main Street. The last time we talked he said he was in the hospital and apologized for not being able to meet. I often visit my Mother in Fargo. I heard from Chad at Shady Hollow that James passed in October. I am very sorry to hear this. If I can do anything for the family please let me know.. Barry Branvold – Grand Forks 7016101323