James David Holley, 74, died Monday, July 1, 2019.
Mr. Holley graduated from Auburn University in 1966 with a B.S. degree in forestry. Working in industry and private practice for 50 years, he served in the U.S. Army and retired as a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. A former member of First Baptist Church in Monroeville, he was an active member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, Ala.
The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 5, at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church and Ridout's Valley Chapel in Homewood directing.
Mr. Holley is survived by his wife, Carolyn Geiger Holley; two sons, Jeffrey (Laura) Holley and Jason (Kari) Holley; two daughters, Kimberly Holley (Marty) Felts and Caroline Holley (Brandon) Schultz; two brothers, Wayne Holley and Keith Holley; and 15 grandchildren.
Mr. Holley was preceded in death by his parents, David Pitts Holley; and one brother, Edwin Holley.
