Thomas "Eston" Hollis

Thomas “Eston” Hollis, 78, died Friday, December 7, 2018. Always knowing the love of Christ, he was a hard worker, kind, gentle and most optimistic husband, father and friend. Born September 27, 1940, to Earl Hollis and Lucille Butler, Eston was raised in Big Spring, Texas. He married the love of his life, Alta Faye Carpenter on May 14, 1965. Eston graduated high school from Big Spring High furthering his education at Howard Community College. He was a Production Foreman at Fina Oil and Chemical Company, formerly Cosden Oil and Chemical in Big Spring, Texas, retiring after 37 years of hard work and accomplishments. Additionally, he had a passion for dryland cotton farming. Upon retirement, Eston developed a new-found recreation in riverboat cruises. Eston and Faye moved to San Angelo, Texas in 2010, to watch their grandchildren grow up, finding a new church home at Southland Baptist Church with many friends. Survivors include wife Faye Hollis of San Angelo, Texas, daughter Tanya Pfluger and husband Reid of San Angelo, Texas, three grandchildren: Zachary Pfluger of Houston, Texas, Allyson Pfluger of Austin, Texas and Trisha Pfluger of San Angelo, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Lucille Hollis, brothers James Hollis and Preston Hollis, and son Randell Hollis. We would like to thank those who took special care of Eston including Dr. Stephen McCloy, Dr. Luis E. Duarte, Dr. David Cummings, Nurse Jared Hamilton, Erica Villarreal, Visiting Angels, and Kindred Hospice. A Visitation will be held Friday, December 14, 2018, at Harper Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will take place at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Southland Baptist Church with Graveside Service at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Memorial Park of Big Spring, Texas. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to MD Anderson Cancer Center.