David Hollandsworth, age 69, died of cardiac arrest on October 31, 2026, in Ocala, Fl.

David is survived by his wife, Hilda, of the home; his daughter Lindsay (Justin) Hollandsworth Newsome of Ocala; and his grandchildren Layla Madera, and Achilles Madera of Ocala. He is preceded in death by his parents, Troy & Maude Hollandsworth Sr. of Bassett VA; his brother and sister-in-law Troy and Hester Hollandsworth of Bassett ,VA. Surviving are his brother Gary Hollandsworth and his wife Jan of Martinsville, VA and his nephew Matthew Hollandsworth of Bassett,VA.

David was born on April 13,1957 in Rocky Mt., VA to parents Troy and Maude Hollandsworth of Bassett, VA. He graduated from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA in 1980 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 1980 he moved to St. Petersburg, FL and accepted a position as a Engineer at Florida Power Corp. where he worked for more than 17 years and finished at Gainesville Regional Utilities in 2024 after 22 years service. He was a great family man and a loving father. He married Hilda Kay Smith in 1978 and the couple had one child including triplett sons who died in infancy.

David was a social, active man who was deeply involved in churchwork at Maricamp Rd. Church of Christ in Ocala, FL for the last 24 years of his life. He was a Bible School teacher and Lifegroup Leader for many years. He enjoyed following his beloved Virginia Tech Hokies and reading short stories. His family and friends will always remember him as a quick wit and a good hugger especially to the nice ladies at church.

A funeral is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday November 7th at Maricamp Road Church of Christ with visitation at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon is to follow in the fellowship hall after the service for family and close friends. Beef Branard, Minister at Maricamp Road Church of Christ will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate David’s life. The family would like to thank the congregation for all their love and support. The family requests that in lieu of flowers you may send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.