James I. Holland Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on June 17, 1940, in Gainesville, Georgia, he was the son of the late James I. Holland Sr. and Evelyn Powell Holland.
Jim proudly served his country as a Marine and dedicated over 50 years of his life to the construction industry, rising to the position of General Superintendent with Hardin Construction Company. His work took him across the United States, overseeing construction sites and leaving a lasting impact in the industry.
On April 6, 1964, Jim married his lifelong partner, Janice Louise Holland. Together, they shared more than six decades of love, devotion, and family. Jim was a member of New Bethany Baptist Church in Buford, Georgia.
An avid outdoorsman, Jim spent his younger years hunting dove, quail, and ducks. His love for the outdoors extended to fishing, where he participated in bass tournaments and later found joy in offshore fishing in Steinhatchee, Florida. After relocating to Thomasville, Georgia, Jim enjoyed caring for the family land mowing and bush hogging pastures with great pride. He was also deeply devoted to his dog, Piper, and had a tender heart for animals, often feeding stray and feral cats, as well as other wildlife in the Thomasville area.
Jim is survived by his wife, Janice Holland; daughter, Heather Lambert (Blake Brown) of Thomasville; grandchildren, Ethan Elliott (Ally) and Rylan Lambert; great-grandchildren,Wyatt and Colton Elliott; siblings, Dennis Holland of Buford, Georgia, Ricky Holland (Betsy) of Carnesville, Georgia, and Betty Perry (Dean) of Hartwell, Georgia; brother-in-law, JC Lee (Delores) of White, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry Holland.
Jim's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. His legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to family and friends will be cherished for years to come.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday June 21, 2025 at 5 pm at Sass Event Center.
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Jim proudly served his country as a Marine and dedicated over 50 years of his life to the construction industry, rising to the position of General Superintendent with Hardin Construction Company. His work took him across the United States, overseeing construction sites and leaving a lasting impact in the industry.
On April 6, 1964, Jim married his lifelong partner, Janice Louise Holland. Together, they shared more than six decades of love, devotion, and family. Jim was a member of New Bethany Baptist Church in Buford, Georgia.
An avid outdoorsman, Jim spent his younger years hunting dove, quail, and ducks. His love for the outdoors extended to fishing, where he participated in bass tournaments and later found joy in offshore fishing in Steinhatchee, Florida. After relocating to Thomasville, Georgia, Jim enjoyed caring for the family land mowing and bush hogging pastures with great pride. He was also deeply devoted to his dog, Piper, and had a tender heart for animals, often feeding stray and feral cats, as well as other wildlife in the Thomasville area.
Jim is survived by his wife, Janice Holland; daughter, Heather Lambert (Blake Brown) of Thomasville; grandchildren, Ethan Elliott (Ally) and Rylan Lambert; great-grandchildren,Wyatt and Colton Elliott; siblings, Dennis Holland of Buford, Georgia, Ricky Holland (Betsy) of Carnesville, Georgia, and Betty Perry (Dean) of Hartwell, Georgia; brother-in-law, JC Lee (Delores) of White, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry Holland.
Jim's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. His legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to family and friends will be cherished for years to come.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday June 21, 2025 at 5 pm at Sass Event Center.
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