Gene Holley Obituary
He was born on January 1, 1945 in Pensacola, FL, to parents, Talmadge and Dorothy Holley.
Gene graduated from Escambia High School, playing baseball through, then going on to coach girls' softball for 12 years. He was awarded the Notable Babe Ruth Alumni. Gene earned his associate's degree from Pensacola Junior College and later went on to earn his degree in Psychology from the University of West Florida. Gene was a retired Unites States Marine Corp Sergeant Major, serving multiple tours overseas.
Gene is survived by his son, Joe Holley; daughter, Nicole Hancock; brothers, Dennis and Sonny Holley; sister, Lynn Murphy; and grandchildren, Jade and Noah Hancock.
A funeral service will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Attendees are requested to meet at Olive Baptist Church Warrington Campus on Winthrop Avenue at 2:00 p.m. and will be escorted to the cemetery for a 2:30 p.m. service.
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Dianne Dyar -Guy-Senn
January 5, 2026
Sorry for the loss of Gene, an EHS Rebel, honorable Soldier & wonderful man & friend to many. he & my brother Jerry Dyar were great friends in school & college. I know gene got his Wings in Heaven & we will see him again. May God give you Peace & Comfort in the memories & blessed years of the privilege of knowing him ! Reset in Peace Gene !
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Neal Jennings
January 5, 2026
A Marine's Marine. Semper Fidelis Gunny.
Dana Jacobs
January 4, 2026
We all loved you so much, Uncle Gene. I speak for all the nieces and nephews I´m sure, but definitely for my sister and me. You were so intensely loving and caring and at the same time fiercely defensive of all who you loved. You made us all feel safe. Your service as a US Marine is legendary. Thank you for your service. May you rest in eternal peace. Little D
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