John Edward Hollingsworth was born December 26,1932 in Silverton, Oregon to James and Tomina (Olson) Hollingsworth. He passed away May 26,2025 at his home on the family farm (The Ranch) at age 92.  John grew up in Silverton, graduating in 1951 from Silverton High School. Following high school, he drove a dump truck then purchased a log truck. He enlisted in the US Army and served 3 years as a Light truck operator. Upon return he attended Oregon State. While attending school he met Adair Ann Watson in Salem, Oregon. They were married October 24,1958 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Silverton.

John began working at the Department of Forestry before joining Oregon State Parks as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. He retired after 30 years with the state in 1989.  John and Adair had three children, Ronald Dean in 1959, Karen Lee in 1961 and Janet Adair in 1962.
Their life with family included camping, boating, hunting, fishing and traveling. John was also an active member of the Masonic Lodge.

Following his retirement, John & Adair continued to travel throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico - including all 50 states, celebrating their 50th Anniversary in their 50th state, Hawaii. John and Adair continued working on their family tree farm logging up into his 70's driving the cat and falling trees. They settled up on the family farm, The Ranch, to enjoy the quiet life with visits from their kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his dad, mom and younger brother Ronald James (Jimmie) Hollingsworth. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Adair Hollingsworth. Son, Ron Hollingsworth, Daughters Karen Grenz (Brian) and Janet Boyte. Grandchildren - Blaise Jr., Ashley (Paul), Shayla (Dustin), Justin (Jasmine), Zac (Delilah), Tanner (Kaci), Annaleise (Luke) &Tristan. Great Grandchildren - Talon, Micah, Dean, Otti, Ryan, Finley, John, Kintey, Haze & Landon.