Mr. Robert "Benny" Hollingsworth , age 91, of Gadsden, passed away on May 22, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born December 27 th , 1931, in Gadsden. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 26th at Crestwood Chapel.  Randy Hagan and Adam Smith will be officiating.
Robert "Benny" Hollingsworth served in the Navy and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He served as a deacon of Louis Street Baptist Church for over 40 years and was a current, attending member of East Gadsden Baptist Church. He was a master mason and member of the Glencoe Masonic Lodge.
Benny was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching Alabama football, working on small engines, and participating in community events. He was admired, loved, and respected by all who knew him,
Benny was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Gladys Hollingsworth; two of his children Robert "Alan" Hollingsworth and Jana Marie Hollingsworth.
He is survived by his wife Mary Jo Hollingsworth; daughter Rebecca Ann Hollingsworth; granddaughters Julie (Barry) Burnett, Cari (Michael) Young; great- granddaughter Brianna Thomason; brother Ronnie (Linda) Hollingsworth; nephews Brian (Amanda) Hollingsworth, Jonathan Hollingsworth, Philip (Jillian) Hollingsworth; and many more extended family members and friends.
Pallbearers will be Barry Burnett, Michael Young, Jonathan Hollingsworth, Philip Hollingsworth, Rick Fancher, and Ron Edwards.                      The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 11am until the time of service.