Jerry Don Holland, age 79, of Gainesville, Florida passed away Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. He was born in Childress, Arkansas on December 14, 1940 to the late Johnnie West Scott and Armor Denard Holland.
He was a graduate of Childress High School and attended Arkansas State University. In 1958 he joined the United States Air Force where he worked on B-47 bombers and learned to fly. “Ear muffs” were not required at that time and to his demise the loud engine noises compromised his hearing. Following honorable discharge, in 1962 he arrived in Lakeland, Florida where he met and married his wife of 58 years Janie Lou Knowles. He worked as Produce Manager for Publix Supermarkets for 5 years and then became self employed as an international produce grower, salesman, packer and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables, retiring in 1989.
Jerry was an avid pilot, boater, golfer and cattle rancher; enjoyed flying helicopters, reading, tinkering in the garage and riding his golf cart. He especially loved weekend getaways with “Ms Janie” and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved the Lord, and looked forward to weekly coffee and bible study with his best friends. Jerry never met a stranger, loved people and invested his time wherever he could make a difference. He was a great man, a wonderful husband, and loving father and “Papa” always guiding in the right direction with his endless wisdom and timeless advice, and taught the reward of hard work.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Norman Taylor in 2008 and sister, Ruth Threet in 2011. Jerry is survived by his wife, Janie Lou Holland of Gainesville, Florida; his three children and their husbands, Deborah and David Bello of Newberry, Florida; Dawn and Dan Rikard of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; and Donnie and Heather Holland of Seminole, Florida; grandchildren, Lindsey, Justine and Dylon Dolbier, Andrew, Avery and Allison Rikard, Ansley (Thomas) Fitzpatrick, and JD, Brady and Kaylie Holland; his sister, Sharon Rose Wilson; many nieces and nephews of Arkansas; and special friends, Don Walker and Horace Sawyer of Gainesville, Florida.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center for their commitment and care to Jerry.
The family will be celebrating and honoring Jerry’s life on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the clubhouse of The Greens at West End. In accordance with Alachua County guidelines, masks and social distancing is required. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to North Central Baptist Church (8001 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32606).
He was a graduate of Childress High School and attended Arkansas State University. In 1958 he joined the United States Air Force where he worked on B-47 bombers and learned to fly. “Ear muffs” were not required at that time and to his demise the loud engine noises compromised his hearing. Following honorable discharge, in 1962 he arrived in Lakeland, Florida where he met and married his wife of 58 years Janie Lou Knowles. He worked as Produce Manager for Publix Supermarkets for 5 years and then became self employed as an international produce grower, salesman, packer and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables, retiring in 1989.
Jerry was an avid pilot, boater, golfer and cattle rancher; enjoyed flying helicopters, reading, tinkering in the garage and riding his golf cart. He especially loved weekend getaways with “Ms Janie” and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved the Lord, and looked forward to weekly coffee and bible study with his best friends. Jerry never met a stranger, loved people and invested his time wherever he could make a difference. He was a great man, a wonderful husband, and loving father and “Papa” always guiding in the right direction with his endless wisdom and timeless advice, and taught the reward of hard work.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Norman Taylor in 2008 and sister, Ruth Threet in 2011. Jerry is survived by his wife, Janie Lou Holland of Gainesville, Florida; his three children and their husbands, Deborah and David Bello of Newberry, Florida; Dawn and Dan Rikard of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; and Donnie and Heather Holland of Seminole, Florida; grandchildren, Lindsey, Justine and Dylon Dolbier, Andrew, Avery and Allison Rikard, Ansley (Thomas) Fitzpatrick, and JD, Brady and Kaylie Holland; his sister, Sharon Rose Wilson; many nieces and nephews of Arkansas; and special friends, Don Walker and Horace Sawyer of Gainesville, Florida.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center for their commitment and care to Jerry.
The family will be celebrating and honoring Jerry’s life on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the clubhouse of The Greens at West End. In accordance with Alachua County guidelines, masks and social distancing is required. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to North Central Baptist Church (8001 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32606).
Jerry Don Holland, age 79, of Gainesville, Florida passed away Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. He was born in Childress, Arkansas on December 14, 1940 to the late Johnnie West Scott and Armor Denard Holland.
He was a graduate of Childress High School and attended Arkansas State University. In 1958 he joined the United States Air Force where he worked on B-47 bombers and learned to fly. “Ear muffs” were not required at that time and to his demise the loud engine noises compromised his hearing. Following honorable discharge, in 1962 he arrived in Lakeland, Florida where he met and married his wife of 58 years Janie Lou Knowles. He worked as Produce Manager for Publix Supermarkets for 5 years and then became self employed as an international produce grower, salesman, packer and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables, retiring in 1989.
Jerry was an avid pilot, boater, golfer and cattle rancher; enjoyed flying helicopters, reading, tinkering in the garage and riding his golf cart. He especially loved weekend getaways with “Ms Janie” and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved the Lord, and looked forward to weekly coffee and bible study with his best friends. Jerry never met a stranger, loved people and invested his time wherever he could make a difference. He was a great man, a wonderful husband, and loving father and “Papa” always guiding in the right direction with his endless wisdom and timeless advice, and taught the reward of hard work.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Norman Taylor in 2008 and sister, Ruth Threet in 2011. Jerry is survived by his wife, Janie Lou Holland of Gainesville, Florida; his three children and their husbands, Deborah and David Bello of Newberry, Florida; Dawn and Dan Rikard of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; and Donnie and Heather Holland of Seminole, Florida; grandchildren, Lindsey, Justine and Dylon Dolbier, Andrew, Avery and Allison Rikard, Ansley (Thomas) Fitzpatrick, and JD, Brady and Kaylie Holland; his sister, Sharon Rose Wilson; many nieces and nephews of Arkansas; and special friends, Don Walker and Horace Sawyer of Gainesville, Florida.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center for their commitment and care to Jerry.
The family will be celebrating and honoring Jerry’s life on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the clubhouse of The Greens at West End. In accordance with Alachua County guidelines, masks and social distancing is required. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to North Central Baptist Church (8001 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32606).
He was a graduate of Childress High School and attended Arkansas State University. In 1958 he joined the United States Air Force where he worked on B-47 bombers and learned to fly. “Ear muffs” were not required at that time and to his demise the loud engine noises compromised his hearing. Following honorable discharge, in 1962 he arrived in Lakeland, Florida where he met and married his wife of 58 years Janie Lou Knowles. He worked as Produce Manager for Publix Supermarkets for 5 years and then became self employed as an international produce grower, salesman, packer and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables, retiring in 1989.
Jerry was an avid pilot, boater, golfer and cattle rancher; enjoyed flying helicopters, reading, tinkering in the garage and riding his golf cart. He especially loved weekend getaways with “Ms Janie” and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved the Lord, and looked forward to weekly coffee and bible study with his best friends. Jerry never met a stranger, loved people and invested his time wherever he could make a difference. He was a great man, a wonderful husband, and loving father and “Papa” always guiding in the right direction with his endless wisdom and timeless advice, and taught the reward of hard work.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Norman Taylor in 2008 and sister, Ruth Threet in 2011. Jerry is survived by his wife, Janie Lou Holland of Gainesville, Florida; his three children and their husbands, Deborah and David Bello of Newberry, Florida; Dawn and Dan Rikard of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; and Donnie and Heather Holland of Seminole, Florida; grandchildren, Lindsey, Justine and Dylon Dolbier, Andrew, Avery and Allison Rikard, Ansley (Thomas) Fitzpatrick, and JD, Brady and Kaylie Holland; his sister, Sharon Rose Wilson; many nieces and nephews of Arkansas; and special friends, Don Walker and Horace Sawyer of Gainesville, Florida.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center for their commitment and care to Jerry.
The family will be celebrating and honoring Jerry’s life on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the clubhouse of The Greens at West End. In accordance with Alachua County guidelines, masks and social distancing is required. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to North Central Baptist Church (8001 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32606).
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