Celebrating the life of
John J "Jack" Holland, III
February 17, 1932 - December 29, 2012
John Joseph "Jack" Holland III
SAVANNAH - Jack Holland passed away Friday, December 29, 2012.
He was born in Savannah on February 17, 1932 to the late John J. Holland, Jr. and Mary Martin Holland. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Anne White Holland.
Jack retired from Hercules, Inc. after 33 years of service. He was a proud member of the Cathedral Day School Drum & Bugle Corps, and a graduate of Benedictine Military School class of 1950. One of Jack's fondest memories was catching the game-winning touchdown pass in the 1948 BC-SHS Thanksgiving Day Classic, the Cadets' first victory over the Blue Jackets in a decade. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5588 and Council 631, Savannah Old Timers Softball Club and a charter member of the Irish Heritage Society.
Jack is survived by his three children, Pat Holland Margaret, Jan Holland Ethridge Jay, Tom Holland, and grandchildren: Patrick & Peg Holland, Kate & John Ethridge, and Jack, Anne, and Jan Holland; and his sister, Mary Anne Holland.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm with a Vigil Service to be held at 6:00 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 2, 1013, at St. James Catholic Church. Burial will be private.
Remembrances may be made to Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Dr., Savannah, GA 31406 or St. Vincent's Academy, 207 East Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401.
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I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Widner Roberts
- Kathy Widner Roberts, Savannah, GA
The Holland Family Bill and I send our condolences in the loss of your dad, father-in-law and granddad. May the months ahead bring many happy memories and shared smiles. Kathy & Bill Blankinship IPG Alpharetta GA
- Kathy Blankinship, Roswell, GA
The Holland Family Bill and I send our condolences in the loss of your dad, father-in-law and granddad. May the months ahead bring many happy memories and shared smiles. Kathy & Bill Blankinship IPG Alpharetta GA
- Kathy Blankinship, Roswell, GA
Dear Holland Family: Being around Mr. Jack was always a pleasure. He was always the ultimate gentleman and loved being around friends. I'm a better person for knowing him. God Bless him.
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, savannah, GA
Jan, Jay, Kate and John My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary Kay Gilbert
- Mary Kay Gilbert, alpharetta, GA
My heart goes out to the entire family. Words cannot express the pain that is felt when you lose someone that you love. Just remember he is now at peace and will still be with you in spirit.
- Ava Arnold, Alpharetta c/o IPG, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Margaret Caruso, Alpharetta, GA
To The Holland Family I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy in the passing of Mr. Holland. May God provide you peace and your memories give you comfort.
- Mattie Ross, Alpharetta, GA
Pat, sorry to see that your Dad had passed away. God bless you all.
- Bob White Jr, Greensboro, GA
Pat, sorry to see that your Dad had passed away. God bless you all.
- Bob White Jr, Greensboro, GA
Dear Jan,Pat,Jack and Family, God must have needed a great athlete or your Mother must have said 'get here'.We are truly sorry to hear about Jack.He was a man who no one ever had an unkind word to say about him.We will miss him.The Family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Pat, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family over the passing of your father. Mark, Ann, Nancy and Janice Sauers Wallace Family
- Mark Wallace, Savannah, GA
The Holland Family, The Foran Family send you love and prayers.
- Angie Foran, Savannah, GA
To the Hollands: Thinking of all of you during this sad time.I will always remember the fun we had and such great memories! It's been a day!
- Sherry Shealy, Savannah, GA
Tom,Jan,Pat, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Know that your dad and all of you are in our prayers. Your dad and mom have always held a special place in the hearts of the McCarthy family for many years.
- Pat and Miriam McCarthy and Family, Savannah, GA
Jan, please know how sorry we are to hear of your dad's passing. You and Jay, John and Kate are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Love, Tim and Ellen, Mary Magill and Cole
- Tim and Ellen Ethridge, Easley, SC
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Widner Roberts
- Kathy Widner Roberts, Savannah, GA
The Holland Family Bill and I send our condolences in the loss of your dad, father-in-law and granddad. May the months ahead bring many happy memories and shared smiles. Kathy & Bill Blankinship IPG Alpharetta GA
- Kathy Blankinship, Roswell, GA
The Holland Family Bill and I send our condolences in the loss of your dad, father-in-law and granddad. May the months ahead bring many happy memories and shared smiles. Kathy & Bill Blankinship IPG Alpharetta GA
- Kathy Blankinship, Roswell, GA
Dear Holland Family: Being around Mr. Jack was always a pleasure. He was always the ultimate gentleman and loved being around friends. I'm a better person for knowing him. God Bless him.
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, savannah, GA
Jan, Jay, Kate and John My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary Kay Gilbert
- Mary Kay Gilbert, alpharetta, GA
My heart goes out to the entire family. Words cannot express the pain that is felt when you lose someone that you love. Just remember he is now at peace and will still be with you in spirit.
- Ava Arnold, Alpharetta c/o IPG, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Margaret Caruso, Alpharetta, GA
To The Holland Family I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy in the passing of Mr. Holland. May God provide you peace and your memories give you comfort.
- Mattie Ross, Alpharetta, GA
Pat, sorry to see that your Dad had passed away. God bless you all.
- Bob White Jr, Greensboro, GA
Pat, sorry to see that your Dad had passed away. God bless you all.
- Bob White Jr, Greensboro, GA
Dear Jan,Pat,Jack and Family, God must have needed a great athlete or your Mother must have said 'get here'.We are truly sorry to hear about Jack.He was a man who no one ever had an unkind word to say about him.We will miss him.The Family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Pat, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family over the passing of your father. Mark, Ann, Nancy and Janice Sauers Wallace Family
- Mark Wallace, Savannah, GA
The Holland Family, The Foran Family send you love and prayers.
- Angie Foran, Savannah, GA
To the Hollands: Thinking of all of you during this sad time.I will always remember the fun we had and such great memories! It's been a day!
- Sherry Shealy, Savannah, GA
Tom,Jan,Pat, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Know that your dad and all of you are in our prayers. Your dad and mom have always held a special place in the hearts of the McCarthy family for many years.
- Pat and Miriam McCarthy and Family, Savannah, GA
Jan, please know how sorry we are to hear of your dad's passing. You and Jay, John and Kate are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Love, Tim and Ellen, Mary Magill and Cole
- Tim and Ellen Ethridge, Easley, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
