Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

William Richard Hollister, Jr. “Bill”, 66, from Waldorf, Maryland passed away peacefully with his family at his side on February, 18th 2025.  He succumbed to lung cancer after a 14-month courageous battle with the disease. 

Bill was born and raised in Glenn Dale, Maryland on December 27th, 1958 to the late Mildred “Mamaw” Hollister and Bill “Pappy” Hollister, Sr.  He graduated from DuVal High School in Lanham, Maryland with the class of ‘76 and immediately entered the carpenters union upon graduation, following in the footsteps of his Father, Bill Sr. and his grandfather, Ray.  Bill was a master carpenter capable of making most anything out of wood, home remodeling and had a special niche for finish carpentry such as ornate trim work, crown molding and coffered ceilings.  He was the ultimate handy man and proudly customized each one of his grandchildren’s nurseries. He spent the last 20+ years of his career working for Humphrey Rich Construction Group as a superintendent remodeling commercial buildings and hotels. His reputation for consistency, meticulous attention to detail and honesty speaks for itself. Bill was an avid, skilled golfer and carried a 7 handicap up until his final days. Nothing made him smile more on the golf course like a high draw and anything less than a 3-putt. He will always be remembered for his tireless work ethic, even-keel demeanor and deep love for those closest to him. 

Bill was married to his wife and high school sweetheart, Pennie, for 45 years. They have 3 children, Adrienne Hollister, Billye Hollister and Melissa Smith. Bill and Pennie enjoyed riding their Harley Davidson, vacationing in Ocean City, MD. and numerous beaches in Florida. Bill lived a quiet life and adored being “Pappy” to his five grandchildren. He thoroughly enjoyed his work and intentionally worked through being eligible to retire until his health deteriorated. 

He is survived by all three of his aforementioned children and five grandchildren Emma, Bo, Ben, Hunter and Archer his son-in-law, Jason Smith and in-laws Millie and Ted Money. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration on Monday, February 24, 2025 from 11 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 12 noon at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment to follow at Washington National Cemetery in Suitland, MD.

In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations be sent to the <a href = “https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/”>Hospice of Chesapeake </a> in immense gratitude and appreciation for his care. 

*******The Hollister Family strongly encourages Bill's relatives and friends to wear golf attire or Harley Davidson attire for his life celebration.****************


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