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James "Jim" Thomas Holland

James "Jim" Thomas Holland, age 74, died Friday, October 27, 2017, at his home. Born in Cleveland County on July 30 1943, he was the son of the late Thomas Burl and Lois Mae Bland Holland. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by a brother, Ron Holland. Jim was an active member of Sandy Run Baptist Church where he was serving as a deacon, taught an adult Sunday School Class, and sang in the choir. Jim was also very active in the Gideon's International. He taught at several Cleveland County schools and retired in 1995 from Crest High School. Jim enjoyed working in his vegetable garden.

Jim is survived by a brother, Charles Holland and wife Jean of Cypress, TX; a sister, Linda Easton of Evergreen, CO; a sister-in-law, Penny Holland of Greenwood, SC; nieces and nephews, Angie LaPorte, Charles Holland, II, Jeff Wash, Danielle Wafford, Hunter Wash, Ryan Holland, and Twyla Camp; and many loving great nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Sandy Run Baptist Church with Rev. Andrew Rawls and Rev. Andy Oliver officiating. Burial will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends an hour before the service, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm in the church sanctuary.

Memorials can be made to: Sandy Run Baptist Church, 210 E. Church Street, Mooresboro NC 28114.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Holland.


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