Austin Layne Hollis

Austin graduated from Lighthouse Christian School. After graduation he attended University of Tennessee Knoxville for a period of time. Austin worked as a Dance Instructor at the Arthur Murray Dance Center in Green Hills.

Austin had a smile that could brighten a room. He had the ability to make everyone around him feel special and needed. His eyes melted hearts and reflected compassion. Austin was extremely talented and when he was passionate about something he would work at it until he succeeded. Austin had a wide range of passions from video games, Japanese culture, cooking, dancing, to his biggest passion, being a father to his son, Princeton. Austin had a burning desire to make changes in the world and do great things. Through his donation, he has changed the lives of six different families and possibly many more. He is forever our hero.

Austin is survived by his son, Princeton Hollis; parents, Bryan and Cari Hollis; siblings, Preston, Alyssa, Braylon, and Kason; partner, Mercedes and children, Jack and Vivienne Lulow; granddaddy, Larry Beier; grandmother, Dottie Watts; aunt, Tara (Mac) Mourning; uncle, Matthew Rocchietti; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

Austin is preceded in death by his grandmother, Tammy Holzapfel; grandfather, Mark Norris; great-grandparents, Owen and Carol Holzapfel.

Austin gave in passing, as he gave in life. Through dontation, Austin has given the gift of continued life for so many. Although, his life ended too soon, he will live on and through all those whose lives he has touched.

A gathering of Family and Friends will be held on, Tuesday, March 12 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN.