Johnny Ray Holland

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, 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) Gainesville GA. Brothers: Clifford Holland, Cecil Holland, Ernest Holland all of Gainesville, GA. Sisters: Myrtice Foster, Ruby Smith of Gainesville, Sister 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.  Quinn House, Raleigh, NC., Great-Great Children: Bryson and Grayson Pitts, 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