| Graduation Year | Class of 1991 |
| Date of Passing | May 26, 2006 |
| About | James M. Hollinger James Matthew Hollinger, 33, of Gore went to be with our Lord on Friday, May 26, 2006, in Win-chester. He was born April 2, 1973, in Winchester, the son of James and Gail Nuri Hollinger of Gore. Jim was a member of First Baptist Church in Winchester. He was a 1991 graduate of James Wood High School. He attended Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown. He was most recently employed as an HVAC tech at Shenandoah University. Jim loved and was loved by a great number of friends and family, including his beloved canine companion, Tank. Jim served in the United States Army from 1994 to 1999. While in the Army, he was deployed to Korea with the 187th Medical Battalion where he served with distinction, receiving many documented commendations for performance. He was active in Civil War re-enactments, where he was a private in the 116th Pennsylvania Volunteers, Company I, National Regiment. He was known for his fun-loving spirit, contagious smile and his extensive knowledge of trivia. His parents; sister, Amy Curren, and her husband, Craig, and nephew, Tyler, of Berryville; grandmother, R. Anna Hollinger of Manheim, Pa.; and an extensive group of aunts, uncles, and cousins survive Jim. Honorary pallbearers will be Dean "Drew" Singleton, James Harter, Peter Fravel, Roland Eaton, Lyn Nuri, James Ferrell, Justin Wright and Matthew Kwolek. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 31, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Winchester. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Win-chester on Thursday, June 1, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. George H. Fletcher officiating. Inurnment will be private. Friends of Jim and his family are welcome at the Hollinger home in Gore at anytime. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Hunting Ridge Retreat Fund, 205 West Picadilly St., Winchester, Va. 22601. |
