Mr. Gholson was preceded in death by his father, Willie Gholson, Sr., and his brother, Larry Gholson. He is survived by his mother, Rhina Whidbee (George) of Hampton, VA; son, James McGriff of Vero Beach, Fl.; sister, Sandra Nicholson (Jerry) of Newport News, VA; brothers, Edward Gholson (Lula) of Conley and William Gholson of Baltimore, MD; aunt, Paulette Randall of Chesapeake, VA.; nieces, Shelita Gillis (Lamont) of Hampton, VA and Nicole Nicholson of Newport News, VA., Danae Gholson, Atlanta, GA; nephews: Donnie and Derrick Gholson, Atlanta, GA ,and a host of family and friends.
