Jerry Wayne Holland

Jerry Wayne Holland passed away September 21, 2014 in Houston Texas after a short illness. Wayne was born October 16, 1950 in San Angelo, Texas to Doyle Wayne Holland and Martha Ann (Weddle) Holland. He married Amy Michelle Brown in San Angelo on July 9, 1970 and they shared 44 wonderful years of marriage. Wayne and Amy have two children: daughter Christy Ann Herrera and son Scott Wayne Holland. They have three grandsons of their daughter with her husband Orlando Herrera; Stephan, Aaron and Gabriel Herrera, and two daughters of their son with his wife Stacey Eacott; Tivoli and Soleil Holland. In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, Wayne is survived by his mother, Martha Holland and his brother Guy Holland. Wayne is also survived by many extended family members in the Weddle family, the Holland family, the Fletcher family, the Eacott family, the Paulsen/Wimmer family and the Brown family. Family was very important to Wayne, and he loved them all deeply. He especially loved all of the family he gained through marriage and friendships. To Wayne family was not a blood bond, but a bond of mutual love and respect.

Wayne was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Wayne Holland, his step-father James Fletcher, his mother-in-law Olean Brown, his brother Steve Fletcher and his sister Leslie Bowen-Hand.

Wayne spent his early years in San Angelo, where he was an Eagle Scout and a member of Trinity Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Central High School and attended Angelo State University. Wayne worked at San Angelo Country Club as a golf professional until 1977. He and Amy later resided in Navasota and Round Rock, Texas. In 1991 he and Amy moved to Monett, Missouri where they both work for Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

Wayne was an exceptionally kind man who accepted everyone and was loved by all. He always had a kind word and his witty charm was endearing to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. His legacy is his children and grandchildren, through whom his kindness and generosity of heart lives on. He always had a huge smile, an appreciating eye, and an even larger heart. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home in San Angelo Texas on Saturday, September 27 at 2:00 PM, with his childhood friend Harold Watkins conducting the service. Wayne would be honored if memorial contributions were made in his name to PBS, whose programming he supported and loved. Contributions in his name may also be made to a charity of choice.

Family and friends may express condolences and sign the online guest book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.