Robert Hollingsworth

Robert A. “Hoppy” Hollingsworth, 84, of Hillsboro passed away peacefully Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Town Hall Estates Nursing Home in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro with The Honorable F. B. “Bob” McGregor, Jr. and Mr. John Milburn officiating. Masonic Graveside services will follow at Frost Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at the funeral home.

Robert was born November 1, 1934, in Mertens, Texas to Robert D. and Ruth (Hammer) Hollingsworth. He was a 1953 graduate of Hillsboro High School and received his Bachelor of Education from Texas Wesleyan University in 1957. Robert furthered his education by obtaining a master’s degree in Education from Tarleton State University. For over 20 years, he taught in Hill County schools.

From 1958-1960, he served his country in the United States Army. In 1966, Robert married the love of his life, Joyce Omberg.

Robert began a second career in law enforcement working for the City Marshal Division of Fort Worth, Texas, as City Marshal of Itasca and as a Reserve Deputy for the Hill County Sheriff’s Office.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hillsboro, Hillsboro Masonic Lodge #196 AF & AM, and was a Past Master of New Hope Lodge #652 AF & AM in Covington. Robert had a passion for photography whether as an educator or in law enforcement and loved playing the guitar.

Survivors include his loving wife, Joyce Hollingsworth of Hillsboro.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 673, Hillsboro, TX 76645, Mertens Baptist Church, P. O. Box 158, Mertens, TX 76666, or Hill County Cell Block Museum, P. O. Box 555, Hillsboro, TX 76645.