Hollingsworth, Robert Dean

Robert Dean Hollingsworth, 53, was born on Oct. 7, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He passed away while sleeping peacefully in his home on Monday, August 1, 2011.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday August 5, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. A visitation will be held Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. The Rev. Timothy Carter will officiate.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, James Hollingsworth; grandmother, Edyth Simmons; as well as childhood friend, Tony Tudor.

Rob was survived by his mother, Ora Lee Hollingsworth; his daughters, Nicki McAfee (Patrick) and Megan Mitchell (Justin); his four beautiful grandchildren, Spencer, Shaelin, Jozlynn and Jaxon; two siblings, Dave Hollingsworth (Diane), and Jean Todd (Alex); his nieces, Denell, Tarah, Natalie and Alexa; a nephew, Travis; aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as several dear friends, including Jon Fawcett, Nancy O'Malley, Jimmy McMurray and Tiffany Bruening.

He grew up in Cedar Rapids and enjoyed spending time on his grandparent's farm in North English. He was a 1975 Kennedy High school graduate. Rob also attended truck driving school at Kirkwood Community College. He married Cherie Hanson on June 24, 1978. They shared 12 years together and had two daughters. Rob worked as a truck driver, mechanic, handyman and care taker in his many years of hard work.

Throughout his life “Rob Dog” enjoyed being surrounded by family, friends and the great outdoors. He had a true love for music and many hobbies including fishing, deer and mushroom hunting, camping, drawing, woodworking, sculpture and teaching himself to play the harmonica and guitar. He loved more than anything talking and spending time with his daughters and grandchildren.

Your smile, laughter and love for life will always be cherished in our hearts. We love you forever.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

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