Lenis William Ollis, 70, of Oliver Springs died Sept. 6 at his home. He was a member of Kellytown Baptist Church in Oliver Springs and had taught Sunday school there. Mr. Ollis worked as a heavy equipment operator before retirement.

An Oliver Springs native, he was the son of the late Jeffie and Reba Ollis. His wife, Italy Mae Ollis, died in 1987.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Willie Lee and Don Lawson of Oliver Springs; granddaughters, Angela Ragsdale and husband, Ed Ragsdale of Harriman; Valerie Woods and husband, Don Woods of Oliver Springs; and Donni Lawson of Oliver Springs, who lived with and cared for Mr. Ollis. Also surviving is a sister, Margaret Campbell of Oliver Springs; brothers, Otha Ollis and Mitchell Ollis, both of Oliver Springs; great-granddaughter Jessica Woods and great- grandson, Jody Woods, both of Oliver Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held Sept. 8 at Kellytown Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Hensley officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Oliver Springs. Sharp Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Source:
Clinton Courier News
11 Sept 1991