John G "Jerry" Hollifield, 82, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Baptist Health, Corbin, Whitley Co., KY
He was born July 31, 1935, in Barbourville, Knox Co., KY His parents were: Denver Hollifield and Ruby Golden Hollifield George.
For over 50 years, Jerry was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where he was a vestry member.
With a degree in English from Union College, Jerry decided to pursue a career in banking. Working every position, serving as Director and Member of the Board of Directors of Corbin Deposit Bank/Cumberland Valley Bank for over 40 years, he retired after 42 years.
Also, he served in various positions in numerous entities in Kentucky and England. Former Chairman of the American Cancer Society, former member of the Alumni Association of Union College, Friends of St. George’s Chapel of Windsor, England, member of the Kentucky branch of English Speaking Union, former chairman of Knox County March of Dimes, Jerry freely gave of himself to help others.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years: Barbara Jane Hart Hollifield; his daughter: Eva Jane Hollifield Booth Green and her husband, Gayle Green; his granddaughter: Dr Rebekah Booth Eslinger and her husband, Justin Eslinger; his great granddaughter: Emery Mae Eslinger; special sister-in-law: Penny L Hart Sullivan and her husband, Eddie Sullivan. He leaves behind other family members and many friends, all to mourn his passing.
Visitation: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Corbin, Knox Co., KY
Funeral: 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at St. John’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Terry R. Taylor and Rev. Randall Lee officiating.
Interment: Pine Hill Cemetery, Corbin, Knox Co., KY
He was born July 31, 1935, in Barbourville, Knox Co., KY His parents were: Denver Hollifield and Ruby Golden Hollifield George.
For over 50 years, Jerry was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where he was a vestry member.
With a degree in English from Union College, Jerry decided to pursue a career in banking. Working every position, serving as Director and Member of the Board of Directors of Corbin Deposit Bank/Cumberland Valley Bank for over 40 years, he retired after 42 years.
Also, he served in various positions in numerous entities in Kentucky and England. Former Chairman of the American Cancer Society, former member of the Alumni Association of Union College, Friends of St. George’s Chapel of Windsor, England, member of the Kentucky branch of English Speaking Union, former chairman of Knox County March of Dimes, Jerry freely gave of himself to help others.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years: Barbara Jane Hart Hollifield; his daughter: Eva Jane Hollifield Booth Green and her husband, Gayle Green; his granddaughter: Dr Rebekah Booth Eslinger and her husband, Justin Eslinger; his great granddaughter: Emery Mae Eslinger; special sister-in-law: Penny L Hart Sullivan and her husband, Eddie Sullivan. He leaves behind other family members and many friends, all to mourn his passing.
Visitation: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Corbin, Knox Co., KY
Funeral: 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at St. John’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Terry R. Taylor and Rev. Randall Lee officiating.
Interment: Pine Hill Cemetery, Corbin, Knox Co., KY
John G "Jerry" Hollifield, 82, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Baptist Health, Corbin, Whitley Co., KY
He was born July 31, 1935, in Barbourville, Knox Co., KY His parents were: Denver Hollifield and Ruby Golden Hollifield George.
For over 50 years, Jerry was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where he was a vestry member.
With a degree in English from Union College, Jerry decided to pursue a career in banking. Working every position, serving as Director and Member of the Board of Directors of Corbin Deposit Bank/Cumberland Valley Bank for over 40 years, he retired after 42 years.
Also, he served in various positions in numerous entities in Kentucky and England. Former Chairman of the American Cancer Society, former member of the Alumni Association of Union College, Friends of St. George’s Chapel of Windsor, England, member of the Kentucky branch of English Speaking Union, former chairman of Knox County March of Dimes, Jerry freely gave of himself to help others.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years: Barbara Jane Hart Hollifield; his daughter: Eva Jane Hollifield Booth Green and her husband, Gayle Green; his granddaughter: Dr Rebekah Booth Eslinger and her husband, Justin Eslinger; his great granddaughter: Emery Mae Eslinger; special sister-in-law: Penny L Hart Sullivan and her husband, Eddie Sullivan. He leaves behind other family members and many friends, all to mourn his passing.
Visitation: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Corbin, Knox Co., KY
Funeral: 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at St. John’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Terry R. Taylor and Rev. Randall Lee officiating.
Interment: Pine Hill Cemetery, Corbin, Knox Co., KY
He was born July 31, 1935, in Barbourville, Knox Co., KY His parents were: Denver Hollifield and Ruby Golden Hollifield George.
For over 50 years, Jerry was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where he was a vestry member.
With a degree in English from Union College, Jerry decided to pursue a career in banking. Working every position, serving as Director and Member of the Board of Directors of Corbin Deposit Bank/Cumberland Valley Bank for over 40 years, he retired after 42 years.
Also, he served in various positions in numerous entities in Kentucky and England. Former Chairman of the American Cancer Society, former member of the Alumni Association of Union College, Friends of St. George’s Chapel of Windsor, England, member of the Kentucky branch of English Speaking Union, former chairman of Knox County March of Dimes, Jerry freely gave of himself to help others.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years: Barbara Jane Hart Hollifield; his daughter: Eva Jane Hollifield Booth Green and her husband, Gayle Green; his granddaughter: Dr Rebekah Booth Eslinger and her husband, Justin Eslinger; his great granddaughter: Emery Mae Eslinger; special sister-in-law: Penny L Hart Sullivan and her husband, Eddie Sullivan. He leaves behind other family members and many friends, all to mourn his passing.
Visitation: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Corbin, Knox Co., KY
Funeral: 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at St. John’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Terry R. Taylor and Rev. Randall Lee officiating.
Interment: Pine Hill Cemetery, Corbin, Knox Co., KY
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