James O. Holland, 80 of Sesser, passed away at 2:47 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2020, at Herrin Hospital.
Mr. Holland was born on July 2, 1940, to Richard and Geneva (Stephens) Holland in Barnesville, OH.
He moved to Illinois in 1983 where he continued to work for MSHA, as a Federal Mine Inspector and retired in 2001.
Mr. Holland was a United States Army Veteran serving in Korea. He was a member of the V.F.W., 32nd Degree Mason, Scottish Rite and Shriners.
James is survived by his three children, Steve Holland and wife Lisa, Vickie Holland, and Rob Holland and wife Christa; two step children, Mark Lenevich and wife Patricia, and David Lenevich; a brother, Richard Holland; three sisters, Judie Hannahs and husband Gary, Arlene Wyer and husband William, and Linda Starr and husband George; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Holland was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Geneva Holland; wife, Gloria I. (Norris) Holland; and a sister-in-law, Linda Holland.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
James wishes was for cremation to take place.
Online condolences may be expressed online at www.patefh.com
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