T.J. loved his motorcycles. He liked tinkering with motors, He dabbled with art & drawing and he collected anything with eagles on it. He was also a state champion in sparring, weapons and forms for 2 years in the FLMA, Florida League of Martial Arts.
T.J. attended Bayshore Elementary School, Lee Middle School and Bayshore High School.
T.J. is survived by his Mother, Kim Miller; grandmother, who adopted him, Gerrie Stanhope; grandfather, Mike Holderness Sr. and step grandfather Gordon Stanhope. Also his sisters, Jessica Miller and Emily Miller-Stanhope both of Palmetto; son Aiden and his Uncles Doug Cort, Kerry Miller and Mike Holderness, Jr.; and many cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, James Michael Holderness; grandfather, Kenneth Miller; grandmother, Judy Holderness; and his Uncles Brian Miller and Jason Holderness.
T.J. had a big heart and will be missed terribly by his family and friends. Fly high with the eagles, T.J. You are loved and will be missed.
A visitation will be on a Wednesday January 5th from 6-to 8 p.m. at Robert Toale and Sons at Manasota, 1221 53rd Ave, Bradenton, FL 34203.
