John "J.R." Holloway, age 63 of Suches, GA, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 at his residence. J.R. was born Monday, October 1, 1945 in Union County, GA to the late John Harley Holloway and the late Dorothy Petty Holloway. He was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Blue Mountain Masonic Lodge #38 F&AM in Dahlonega, GA. He was a Army Veteran during the Vietman War and was preceded in death by sister, Lou Ann Odom.
Survivors include: wife, Janice Holloway of Suches, GA, son & daughter-in-law, Greggory Alan and Kay Holloway of Dawsonville, GA, daughter & son-in-law, Cheryl Janene and Mark Epperson of Suches, GA, daughter & son-in-law, Susan Elizabeth and Shane Green of Suches, GA, grandchildren, Molly Epperson, Miranda Dockery, Brooklynn Dockery, Ranzie Epperson, Lane Epperson and Alan Berry Holloway, sister, Wanda Anderson of Cleveland, GA, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 2, 2009 at 12 noon from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Don Pruitt, Rev. Michael Wilkes and Allegheny Masonic Lodge # 11 F&AM officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with graveside honors conducted by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Serving as pallbearers are: Everett Self, Waylon Wheeler, Chanda Anderson, Ben Parks, Tim Grizzle and Rudy Roach.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 P.M., Sunday, February 1.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to Janice Holloway, PO Box 187, Suches, GA 30572.
The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.