Jackie Darris Holland, Sr., age 80, of Hamilton, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019. A Visitation for family and friends of Jackie will be Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907; followed by a Celebration of Jackie's life at 3:00 PM with Reverend Hank Reeves officiating.
Jackie was born February 4, 1939 in Columbus, Georgia to his late parents, Vera Hill Holland and Julius Holland. He served proudly in the Army National Guard. He retired from Georgia Power Company after 34 years of service as a Distribution Operator. Jackie was a sportsman who loved to fish and hunt. He belonged to the Lanahaswsee Sportsman Club. He loved to socialize and being with friends, but most of all he loved his family and his dogs (Presley and Paisley). Jackie taught his children by example how to keep a long marriage, how to clean fish, shoot a gun and have good work ethics. Jackie will always be remembered as a man that loved his family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Along with his parents, Jackie was preceded in death by his daughter, Terri Holland and daughter, Darlene (Dee Holland) Judah; brother, Kennett Holland and son in-law, Dr. Jeff King.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Beverly Holland; son, Jackie Holland, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Sheila Holland; daughter, Dr. Paige H. King; grandchildren, Joseph Baker, Amanda (Luie) Serna, Callie (Tyler) Turner, Natalie Judah, Justin (Allison) Judah, Kaleb Judah, Eric King, J. Darris Holland, III, and Alyssa Holland. Jackie also had eleven great grandchildren, other family members and many friends to cherish his memory.
Family may be contacted at the home of Jackie Holland, Jr. at 8279 Midland Trail, Columbus, GA 31909. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Holland family.
