Mr. Karl Hollers Jr., 79, died December 10, 2011, at the Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach, FL. Born November 5, 1932, in Watauga County, he was the son of the late Carl and Edna Teague Hollars of Blowing Rock.

During the 1930s and 40s, he was raised on the Moses Cone estate and was a member of the Sandy Flat Baptist Church. Following graduation from Blowing Rock High School in 1950, Mr. Hollers was employed at The Parkway Hotel before entering active duty service in the US Air Force in 1951. After being honorably discharged following service in Korea. Mr. Hollers moved to Vero Beach, Florida, in 1960, where he was the parts manager for Arnold Ford Sales in Vero Beach for over 30 years before retirement.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Barbara Hollers of Vero Beach; sons Daniel Hollers of Las Cruces, N.M. and Michael Hollers of Vero Beach; sister Janice Shatley of Collettsville, N.C.; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service and burial were held on December 14, 2011, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Vero Beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of Indian River County, 2300 5th Ave., Suite 150, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Condolences may also be expressed at http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com

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