He was born March 11, 1929 in Worcester on the family farm that he grew up on the son of the late Peter and Ruth (Howe) Hollenbeck.
William married Pauline M. Rowlison on November 1, 1950. Pauline predeceased him on November 8, 2004.
William proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the US Army from 1950 until he was honorably discharged in 1952.
He worked for G.E, Hageman Creamery, Fox Hospital in the maintenance department and he also was a foreman for the Delaware County Highway Department before his retirement.
William enjoyed hunting and shooting and spending time with his grandchildren who called him “Popeye”. He was always willing to help a friend in need.
William’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Helio’s Care and Robinson Terrace for their kindness and compassion given to William.
William is survived by his three children, Linda Wood and her husband, Donald of Schenevus, Billy Hollenbeck of Schenevus and Debbie MacClintock of Schenevus; five grandchildren, Donald S. Wood and his wife, Michelle of North Carolina, Brian A. Wood and his wife, Katie of Colorado, Steven G. MacClintock of East Meredith, Joseph J. MacClintock of Texas and Crystal L. MacClintock of Maine; five great grandchildren, Megan Wood, Cole Wood and his wife, Alejandra and Leah Wood and Effia and J’Ana MacClintock; one step great granddaughter, Mikayla Gilgo; two great-great grandchildren, Alexia and Mateo; one sister, Helen Rowlison as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Gordan Hollenbeck.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the Davenport Cemetery, Davenport, NY.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Helio’s Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Suite #1, Oneonta, New York 13820.
To send the family an online condolence please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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