Thursday, January 5, 2012 8:36 am

John “Jay” Holland, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011.

    Graveside services were conducted at Spindale City Cemetery.

     John was born to the late Archie Holland, Sr. and Hester Keeter Holland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Tommy Holland, Archie Holland, Jr., Bobby Holland, Frank Holland and one sister, Mammie Jones.

     Survivors include his wife, Jane Holland; two daughters, Lisa Hodge and Wendy Carpenter both of Forest City; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two brothers, Daizel Holland of Spindale, Steve Holland of Lake Lure and one sister, Pat Holland of TX.  

    He is also survived by two step-daughters, Glenda Short and Joanne Cogdell both of Henrietta; two step-sons, Rodney Cogdell of Anderson, SC and Michael Cogdell of Henrietta and nine step-grandchildren.

     Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Holland Family.