Jackson Montgomery Hollis, age 28, of Frisco, Texas, passed away on August 5, 2024.
Born on December 2, 1995, to Laura Elizabeth (Montgomery) and Gary Tod Hollis in Plano, Texas, Jackson grew up in Frisco, where he attended Curtsinger Elementary School, Wester Middle School, and Centennial High School.
During his school years, Jackson was an exceptional trumpet player in the Marching Band and excelled in American Sign Language (ASL). His passion for the medical field led him to Texas Tech University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Jackson began his nursing career at Baylor University Medical Center in Downtown Dallas, where he worked as an Emergency Room Nurse for two years. He then joined Baylor Scott and White Centennial, serving in the Emergency Room for a year before moving to the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, where he worked for another two years.
Jackson cherished family vacations, especially trips to Disney World, where he delighted in every park, event, and activity. He enjoyed cooking, eating sushi with his father and sister, and was an avid reader. His pets, Baloo, Aurora, Elsa, and Dory brought him immense joy. Jackson was also passionate about gaming, whether it was computer, video, or board games with friends and family.
Known for his unique sense of humor, Jackson could make anyone laugh with his quick and witty comments. He was intelligent, often sharing fascinating facts from his research. Though straightforward and blunt at times, he always spoke with love. Jackson was incredibly generous, always willing to help others.
Jackson is survived by his parents, Tod and Laura Hollis of Aubrey, Texas; his sister, Kathryn "Katy" Hollis Plyler and her husband, Eric Plyler of Aubrey, Texas; his niece, Charleigh Plyler of Aubrey, Texas; his grandmother, Sue Alfred of Bull Shoals, Arkansas; his aunts, Lisa McPeak and her husband, Butch McPeak of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Margaret "MeMe" Hoyt and her husband, Ed Hoyt of Little Elm, Texas, Martiel Miller and her husband, Stewart Miller of Flint, Michigan; and his cousins, Casey McPeak, Kimber Reeves, Sarah Hoyt, Michael Hoyt, Reese Miller, Abby Miller, and Allie Miller; Great Aunt, Murray Dennis of Thibodaux, Louisiana and Great Uncle and Aunt, Don and Janiece Caple.
Jackson was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Edward Hollis, Mary Kathryn Montgomery, and Jack Montgomery.
A Memorial Service will be held at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel, 8520 Main Street, Frisco, Texas 75033, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Jackson to your local SPCA, https://spca.org/