Paul Hollingsworth

Paul Riser Hollingsworth, 84, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on April 30 from 5:00-8:00 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. A visitation will be held on May 1 from 10:00-11:00 with a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 at Daniel Memorial Baptist Church in Jackson. Burial service will be at Lakewood Memorial Park South.

Paul was born October 23, 1940 in Hinds County Mississippi. He grew up in Byram, graduated Byram High School in 1958, and was a long time member of Daniel Memorial Baptist Church. Paul served with the Mississippi National Guard for over 35 years, with many as a Full-time employee. He also served with the Byram Volunteer Fire Department for 42 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dillon and Florence Hollingsworth, his wife Patricia Hollingsworth and 11 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children Butch (Vanessa) Hollingsworth, Debbie Morris, Lynn (Mike) Walker, Lisa (Larry) Cannon, Billy (Shelley) Hollingsworth, 14 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.