Mr. John William Holland age 74, of Valdosta, and formerly of Calhoun, GA, departed this life Friday November 23, 2018. He was born November 11, 1944 a son of the late Roy R. and Dorothy Moore Holland. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Irene Bramlett, Eva Lyles, brothers, Roy R. Holland Jr., Jack Holland, David Holland, and a son, Douglas Tate.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Holland; daughter, Sherry Horton; son, David Tate all of Summerville, GA; sisters, Beulah Stanley, Shirley O'Dom, Bonnie Oliver, Carol Thomas, Sarah Lau all of Calhoun, GA, brothers, Earl Holland of Dalton, GA, Vernon Holland of Calhoun, GA, Douglas Holland of Marietta, GA; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. John William Holland will be held Sunday December 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Resaca Community Center. All family and friends are invited to attend.

Arrangements by locally owned and operated Ponders Melrose Chapel, Dalton, GA. (706)226-4002 "Funerals, Cremations, Cemeteries, Florists" YOUR SELECTED INDEPENDENT FUNERAL HOME"