James "Jim" Holland

James "Jim" Holland obituary, Rogersville, TN

James "Jim" Holland

James Holland Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Christian Sells Funeral Home on Nov. 18, 2025.

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James "Jim" Holland, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Jim proudly served in the US Air Force for 23 years doing a tour in Vietnam. After retiring, he remained working for the government for 12 years before finally retiring to East Tennessee. Other than the occasional consulting job, he was happy fishing and spending time with friends and family. He always led the way when anyone needed help.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rose Holland; parents, Alfred and Mary Holland; daughter, Carrol Sue Holland; siblings, Lena Fain, Bruce Holland, Claude Holland, Clyde Holland, Luther Holland, and Betty Deluca.
He is survived by his son, James D. Holland; grandchildren, Justin Cannon, Rachael Francois, Rose Holland, James B. Holland, and Teresa Mize; 9 great-grandchildren; siblings, Bobby Holland, Pat Farnella, Rick Holland, Nancy Holland Adkins, Brenda Stacy, Theresa Stacy, and Michael Dean Holland; nieces, Shannon Grimes and Debbie Taylor; and many more nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 18 from 5-7pm at Christian-Sells Funeral Home. Funeral ceremony will begin at 7pm with Rev. Tim Johnson officiating. A Military Graveside service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, November 19th at Mountain Home National Cemetery. If you wish to attend, please meet at the cemetery by 1:45pm. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com
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