David L. Lollis, age 64, of Elliott Circle in Anderson, died recently at his residence. Born in Anderson, he was a son of the late Walter “Doc” Lollis and the late Ruby Bird Gambrell Lollis.
David was a Master Machinist and was associated for many years with the Singer Sewing Machine Company, until he opened his own tool and dye company in Anderson. David valued his personal relationship with his Lord, Jesus Christ. He was a member of Hiram Masonic Lodge 68 in Anderson. He proudly served his nation for four years in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Lollis was a 1965 graduate of McDuffie High School, after which he pursued further advanced training and education as a Master Machinist.
Survivors include two daughters, Dana Lollis O’Barr and her husband, Ryan of Townville, and Dori Lollis Dahlberg and her husband, J.D. of Greenwood, SC; four brothers, Raymond Lollis (Becky) of Anderson, James Donald Lollis of Anderson, Harrison Lollis of Nixa, MO, and Charles Lollis (Alvina) of Williamston; a sister, Brenda Lollis Campbell (Ronnie) of Nixa, MO, and a sister-in-law, Barbara Lollis of Williamston. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Anna, Lee and Kate Dahlberg of Greenwood and Hayden Chamblee of Anderson. David also leaves behind a beloved pet dachshund, “Doc.”
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a brother, J. C. Lollis and a sister-in-law, Virgie Lollis.
A service celebrating the life of David Lollis will be held in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at 3 PM, with Rev. Randy Blank officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family members will be at their respective homes, and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1 PM until 2:30 PM.
Those who choose may make contributions in memory of David to the Anderson Humane Society, PO Box 2262, Anderson, SC 29622.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.