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Joseph Bryant Hollowell Jr, 75, of Effingham, SC, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026.
He is the son of the late Joseph Bryant Hollowell and Helen Barnett Hollowell.
Bryant was a highly successful SC Residential Home Builder with a dedication to quality craftsmanship in building the American Dream of Home Ownership in the Pee Dee area.
He built his own company from the ground up Hollowell Construction and Hollowell Homes, Inc. Bryant was a member of the Home Builders Association for over 27 years and served as President in 2012. Continuing to serve on the Board of Directors and various committees for 18 years. He was appointed and served on Florence County Board of Zoning Appeals for 12 years
Bryant enjoyed customizing and riding Harley Davidson cycles, camping and horseback riding as well as researching vintage restoration projects and repairs and was sought out by many for his advice. He was an avid man of curiosity always looking forward to the next adventure.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Catherine Cagle Hollowell; daughter, Christy Hollowell (Thomas) Papeo; grandchildren, Thomas Joseph Papeo, Victoria Papeo, Kara Papeo (Rivers) Byrd, and Michael Papeo; great grandchildren, Mila Byrd and Arli Byrd; sisters, Belinda Hollowell (Pat) Casey, Beverly (Tim) Landrum, and Beth (Ronnie) Summersett; and special furry friend, Bonnie.
A visitation will be held Monday, May 11, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM at Florence Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with the service to follow at 3:00 PM.
Entombment will follow at the mausoleum.
Please sign the guestbook for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com
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