Obituary of Kirk William Hollingsworth

Kirk William Hollingsworth entered the world on December 30, 1963 in Redwood City CA. His time on Earth ended unexpectedly in Stockton, CA on June 20, 2016. He was born kicking and screaming and proceeded to live 52 years still doing both, as needed. He married Leanne, his loving, devoted and adoring soulmate in 1998. Their partnership was formed when they were young and forged by unconditional love and unwavering faith in each other. Together, they raised a son, Mark, to whom Kirk was an inspired, dedicated and proud father. Kirk did not tread lightly; rather, he laughed loudly, loved fiercely, and left those who knew him with stories to tell for the rest of their days. He graduated from Calaveras High School and worked as a Master Diesel Mechanic/Shop Manager. He was employed by Heavy Transport/Bragg Companies. Whether near, dear or a pain-in-the-rear, he gave the people in his life something to talk about and kept them guessing much of the time. He was passionate about the San Francisco Giants, NASCAR, NHRA and Flat Track Racing at Lodi Cycle Bowl every Saturday night. Kirk is survived by his adoring wife, Leanne Hollingsworth and devoted son Mark, of Galt, CA. Others left behind to mourn and miss him include: Mother Lola and Papa John Zmak, Father Larry and Talis Hollingsworth, Mother in Law Deanne and Scott Smuck, Father in Law Jerry and Holly Fosnight, Brother Dean Hollingsworth, Uncle Don Hollingsworth Sr, Sister In Law Tiffany and Matt Walker, Brother in Law Gary (Gazoo) Fosnight, Nephew Hunter Walker, Nephew Cole Hollingsworth, Kitty Friend and loyal shop dog Luna. He is also survived by extended family and many close friends. Kirk was preceded in death by Cousin Donald Hollingsworth Jr. Grandparents James and Lillian Hollingsworth, Grandparents August and Aline Zeller and Chow Chow. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 29th, at 10:00 a.m. at Lodi Funeral Home, 725 S. Fairmont Ave., in Lodi. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 28th from 8:00am-8:00pm at Lodi Funeral Home. Graveside prayer and farewell will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the Family has asked that you go to www.lodicyclebowl.com and make a donation to the "Kirk Hollingsworh/Kids Ride for Free" Memorial link or mail it to Lodi Cycle Bowl 5801 E Morse Rd Lodi CA 95240.