Johnny Holland, age 79, of Summertown, TN passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, former co-owner of Eskridge & Holland Realty & Auction Company, retired Real Estate Agent, farmer, and of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Holland served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W. B. and Maudie McCreless Holland; and one brother, Billy Holland.
He is survived by
Three Daughters –
Donna Matthews (Richard), Columbia, TN
Annie Lockamy (Brandon Jones), Seagrove Beach, FL
Trisha Holland, Franklin, TN
Five Grandchildren –
Richard Holland Matthews
Jenny Dugger
Michelle Lockamy
Austin Jones
Cade Jones
Three Great-Grandchildren –
Madalyn
Emma Kate
Riley
Nephew –
Rick Holland
Niece –
Beth Holland Scott (Jerry)
Those serving as pallbearers –
Jerry Jester
Roger Lesnansky
Jim Cheney
John White
Carol Burden
Ronald Long
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Neal Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 21, 2015, with Tim Pettus officiating. Interment will follow at John Lay Cemetery in Ethridge, TN with full military honors. Family suggests memorials be made to American Red Cross or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
