Johnny Ray Holland, age 85, of Gainesville, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021.
Mr. Holland was born on September 17, 1935, to Robert Holland and Ella Whitmire Holland.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for September 18, 2021, at 10:00 am at Dewberry Baptist Church, Gainesville, Ga.
He was the owner and operator of Holland Produce, a family-owned business in Clarkesville, GA. Mr. Holland was in the produce business for 69 years. His father and grandfather owned the business before him.
He was always smiling and had an infectious laugh. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his stories. He loved his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by Robert and Ella Holland (parents) of Gainesville, GA; brothers Clifford Holland, Cecil Holland, and Ernest Holland, all of Gainesville, GA; sisters Myrtice Foster, and Ruby Smith of Gainesville and Eula Savage of Florida; companion Clezell Harwell, Lula, GA; grandson Jacky Ray Holland, Cleveland GA; mother of his children Laquita Holland, Gainesville, GA.
He is survived by son Anthony (Anita) Holland, Cleveland, GA; daughter Sabrina (Donald) House, Gainesville, GA; twin brother, Roy Holland, Fort Smith, AR; grandchildren Jeana (Clint) Pottinger, Cleveland, GA, Kelly (Eric) Johnson, Gainesville, GA, Andy (Casey) House, Raleigh, NC; great-grandchildren Sarah Holland, Clarkesville, GA, Samantha Pottinger, Cleveland, GA, Micah, Brie, and Luke Johnson, Gainesville, GA, and Quinn House, Raleigh, NC; great-great-grandchildren Bryson and Grayson Pitts of Clarkesville, GA. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dewberry Baptist Church #1, c/o Vickie Reece, 5807 Henson Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506
To share a memory or leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland, GA (706)-865-3101
