On March 9, 2022, at his residence, Our Lord whispered to James, that it was time to come home after a fearless battle with cancer. My faithful servant your work here is done.

James Houston Holland, affectionately known as "Jimmy" was born on June 12, 1946 in Bedford County, Virginia to the late Otis Holland and Ruth Flood Holland. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by brother, Joe Butler and sisters, Brenda D. Holland and Nancy L. Jones.

He was educated in Bedford County where he attended Susie G. Gibson High School. Jimmy professed his life to the Lord at an early age where he joined Western Light Baptist Church.

All those that knew Jimmy knows he had a love for Nascar Racing and the Washington Commanders aka Redskins. The battle was always on when they played his wife's favorite team the Chicago Bears.

Jimmy worked at Rubatex Corporation and Bedford Ready Mix where he was loved by many. He leaves behind many friends and family that loved his cheerful personality.

Precious and loving memories are left to his wife of 32 years, Alice D. Holland; children, Sonya D. Holland of Lynchburg, Jacqueline E. Holland of Atlanta, GA, Alesia D. Sharpe of Bedford, Gilbert W. (Katie) Sharpe of Lynchburg, Christopher F. (Sharon) Sharpe of Rustburg; sister, Paulette Holland of Daleville; brother, Paul Holland of Charlottesville; nieces, Lisa H. (Raymond) Trent, Terrell Holland, Tonya Dean, Lavette Holland; nephews, Nautic' Holland, Josiah Holland, and Paul Dean. He was also survived by his grandchildren, Tanner J. Sharpe, London B. Sharpe and his loving and devoted grandson that he loved very much, his fishing partner Rajan B. Sharpe. Jimmy shared memories with his in laws, William (Carol) Davis, Andrew (Elaine) Robertson, Davis Lee (Annette) Robertson, Robert Robertson, George (Pearl) Robertson, Thomas (Annette) Robertson, Alvin Robertson, Donald Robertson, and Thelma Robertson, and a host of loving family and friends.

God saw you getting tired

And a cure was not to be;

So He put his arms around you

And whispered,

"Come with Me".

With tearful eyes we watched you suffer

And saw you fade away.

Although we LOVED YOU DEARLY

We could not make you stay.

A GOLDEN HEART stopped beating

Hard working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best!