Hollis E. Towers

BENTON – Hollis E. Towers, 73, of Benton passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 at a local hospital. He was born Aug. 21, 1947, to Bertha Buzzell and Archibald Towers. He is survived by his loving wife, Marjory; sons, William Towers Hollis I and partner Penny Oneil of Waterford. A stepson, Michael Lamontagne and wife Courtney of Bangor. A brother, Edward of Clinton. Two sisters, Arlene Cannon and husband David of Madison, Marion Wing and husband Joe of Clinton. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Hollis also leaves behind a very special friend, Hoyt Curtis, of Belfast. Hollis was predeceased by a daughter, Anna Towers. Two brothers, Walter, and Archibald Junior Towers Hollis served in the U.S. Army for several years before being honorably discharged. He was a hard worker, and held several jobs over his lifetime. Most notably Scott paper, until it’s closure. Hollis then became a truck driver, working until his retirement at CMD. Hollis enjoyed Nascar, wrestling, doing puzzles, reading, camping with his wife, He loved attending Country fairs with his boy’s. We can’t forget Hollis’s Love for John Wayne movies. He rarely missed one on TV. Hollis will be greatly missed. A short graveside service will be held at Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Road, Monday, September 13, at 1 p.m. for close friends and family.In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Hollis’s name to Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, Kansas 66675.Or at WoundedWarriorProject.com