Hollis Raulerson, 84, of Valrico went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at his home. He was a life long Florida resident. A retired steel fabricator, he was also a WWII Veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Raulerson was a member of Dover Pentecostal Holiness Church and enjoyed gardening.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Janice, Sons; Jack (Diane) Raulerson of Perry, FL., Joseph (Traci) Raulerson of Dunnellon, FL., Mark (Wendy) Raulerson of Valrico, FL., daughter; Laura(Jeff) Lynn of Valrico, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Nine brothers and one sister predecease him.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home in Riverview. A funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Dover Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2542 Hiers Roads, Dover, FL. 33527. There will be an hour of visitation at church prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at Bloomingdale Cemetery with military honors. Memorial donations may be made to LifePath Hospice, 12973 Telecom Parkway, Suite 100
Temple Terrace, FL 33637.