Sunday, July 26, 2009

Jackie Lee Holland, Sr. (September 14, 1936 - July 22, 2009)

Mr. Jackie Lee Holland Sr., 72, of Greenville, Ohio passed on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on September 14, 1936 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Raymond L. & Marie (Goens) Holland.

He worked at Westing House in Union City, Ohio for 35 years. He was a member of the United States Army and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He loved baseball and gardening. Jack successfully fought to prevent a Mega Dairy CAFO from establishing itself in Longtown.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by; son, Jackie Lee Holland Jr.; siblings, Eugene, Betty, Verlin, Jim and Bill.

He is survived by; wife, Vicki (Aiello) Holland of Greenville whom he married on December 4, 1999; sons, Daniel Dotson, Jamie Dotson, Brett Holland and Greg Holland; daughters, Barbara Gunkle and Lisa Holland-Walker; numerous grandchildren; brother and sister in law, Cecil & Charlotte Holland of Greenville; sister & brother in law, Donna & Phillip Clemens of Muncie, Indiana as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a service held on Tuesday July 28, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville with President Phil Garbig presiding. Burial will follow in the Bass Cemetery in Liberty Township, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Monday July 27, 2009 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. There will be a Military Graveside service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.