Adrian AK Kleas Hollier

Adrian "AK" Kleas Hollier, 79, of Orange, died Thursday, October 28, 2010, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 1, 2010, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church and Reverend David Placette of St. Charles Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 1:00-4:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 3:00 p.m., Sunday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas on February 4, 1931, Adrian was the son of Zelamie M. Gonsoulin and Jean Detour Hollier.

He attended St. Mary's Catholic High School in Port Arthur, and retired from Texaco on March 1, 1991, after 41years. Adrian lived in Bridge City for 38 years and was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church where he was involved in many activities throughout the years.

He was preceded in death by his; wife, Betty Jo Mills Hollier; and grandson, Justin Ryan Hollier.

Adrian is survived by his 8 children, Cap Hollier and his wife, Shally of Groves, Elaine Hollier and her partner, Sharon Ashley of Houston, Therese Philpot and her husband, Tim of Fort Worth, Ricky Hollier and his wife, Jerrilynn Miller of Bridge City, Adam Hollier and his friend, Tanya Hebert of Nederland, Aaron Hollier and his wife, Valorie of Houston, Andrew Hollier and his wife, Shelly of Bridge City, Alan Hollier and his fiancé, Missy Pillsbury of Bridge City.

He is also survived by his 25 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Joyce Reese and Piggie Briggs.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Eddie Holstine, Bolan Holstine, Ricky Hollier, Adam Hollier, Aaron Hollier and Andrew Hollier. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Cap Hollier, Alan Hollier, Elaine Hollier and Therese Philpot.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Henry Catholic Church 475 W Round Bunch Rd Bridge City, TX 77611.