Kristopher Johnson Holliday

Kristopher Johnson Holliday, age 35, left this earthly plane

unexpectedly on Saturday May 18, 2024, in Spring Creek, North Carolina.

He was born on November 18, 1988, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late

William Todd Holliday of Knoxville, Tennessee (1960-2008) and

Elizabeth Ann Ayers of Hendersonville, Tennessee. Kris leaves behind

his mother Beth, his grandmother Judith Ann Ayers; his uncle Scot Alan

Ayers and aunt Susan Campbell Ayers; his aunt Jennifer Ayers Finucan

and uncle Pat Finucan; his cousins Alex Ayers, Nick Ayers, Sean

Finucan, Colin Finucan; his nieces Myriam McBride and Maya McBride;

his longtime beloved canine travel companion Xavier, and numerous

chosen family members that will long remember their brother and

friend.

Kris had a huge heart and never met a stranger. He loved to travel,

play guitar & sing, paddle on the water, climb trees, throw disc golf,

skate board, and most especially spend time with his loved ones. He

loved playing with children, participating in community activities &

events, fishing, and spending time in nature. He chose his home in

Appalachia along the border of Western NC and in East TN due to his

immense love of the mountains, waters, forests, and people of the

area. Growing up as an only child, Kristopher sought out experiences

with people that treated each other like family and gained many

brothers and sisters along the way across the continental United

States. He loved working as both an arborist and a white water raft

guide, and also had a passion for gardening. He lived life to the

fullest, sought to be carefree, loved fiercely, and touched those of

us who loved him in a way that we will carry him with us always.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life in Cosby, TN on

May 31; Knoxville, TN on June 1; as well as in Hot Springs, NC and

Hendersonville, TN both later in June. If you would like to attend any

of the celebrations and need more information you can call/text Spring

(865-216-4282).

Special thanks to Dignity Memorial and Anthony Messer at Garrett

Funeral Home in Waynesville, NC. He has gone the extra mile to make

sure that Kristopher's final arrangements have been seamless and has

taken excellent care of his mother during this difficult time.