Arthur Hollins Iii

Arthur “Art” Hollins III, 86, died on February 1, 2017 at his home in Lake Charles.

Art was born on August 14, 1930 in Lake Charles, a proud fourth generation native. He graduated from Lake Charles High School and Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. He pledged Phi Kappa Psi at W&L. After graduation, he served in the United States Army and later was a member of the same draft board that drafted him in 1951. Upon his return to Lake Charles in 1953, he worked at his father’s insurance agency and studied accounting at McNeese. After receiving his CPA certificate, he opened his own practice in Lake Charles. He was also a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking.

An active leader in the Lake Charles business community, he spent much of his career at First National Bank of Lake Charles where he served as Chairman and President. He was President of the Lake Charles Chapter of CPAs and Director of the Louisiana Society of CPAs. Art served as Director on many boards including Rapides Bank and Trust, First Commerce Corporation, and Syntex Management Corporation. He also served as Chairman and President of CKX Corporation and Chairman of First National Bank of Lafayette. He was CEO of Bank One Southwest Louisiana until he retired in 2000.

Throughout his life, Art was an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard where he served as a Senior Warden of the church. He was a member of the Executive Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana and also served as Chairman of Trust for the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.

Art was passionate about giving back to his community. He was a Head of McNeese Foundation campaign. He was a Trustee of the Lake Charles Cemetery Association and a member of the Louisiana Cemetery Board. He served as President of the Pioneer Club and President of the Lake Charles Civic Symphony. He was a charter member and President of the Calcasieu Kiwanis Club and a member of the Coastal Club. Art was one of the founders of the Krewe of Contraband and was honored as King of the Krewe of Contraband. He was also honored as the King of the Krewe of Mystique for his many philanthropic activities. He was a dedicated Class Agent of Washington and Lee University for nine years.

Art was an American history buff, loved to travel the world, play tennis, and play golf, especially at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO.

Above all else, Art loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Lynne Hollins. He is survived by his two daughters, Elizabeth “Beth” Hollins and her husband, David McCoy, and Paula Schoen and her husband, Bob; his wife’s children, Charles Noble and his wife, Nicole, and Nancy Noble; three grandchildren, Guerry Hood, Elizabeth Juge, and David Schoen; his wife’s grandchild, Katy Faylor and her daughter, Scarlet; three great grandchildren, Olive Hood, Cullen Juge, and Lila Cate Juge. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Muth Hollins, father, Arthur Hollins Jr., and brother, Harry Hollins.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hollins Family Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 899, Lake Charles, LA, 70602, or a charity of your choice.

Visitation will be in Hardtner Hall at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on February 3, 2017, from 9:00 – 11:00 am. The funeral service will be on February 3, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.