John R. Holston's Obituary
John R. Holston born in Orvisburg, MS. August 8, 1925 passed away March 21, 2014 at his residence at the age of 88. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. He served in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Kenton.
He is survived by his wife Geneva Holmes Holston, three sons John (Kim) Holston of Amarillo, TX., Glen (Jeannie) Holston of Pensacola, FL., Jonathan (Karen) Holston of Bogalusa, three daughters DanaCirelli (Jim), Terri Rutledge (Joe), and Sonya Flynn (Ronnie), 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.T.and Liza Holston, three brothers and sisisters-in-laws Herman (Mary) Holston, Horace (Margie) Holstonand Hollis (Jaunita) Holston.,five sisters and brothers-in-law, Lena Hill (Carl), Lillian Bordeaux (Floyd), Lois Broome (Vic), Louise Whitten (J.D.) and Pearl Anderson (Andy).
Visitation will be held Monday March 24, 2014 at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. and will resume Tuesday March 25, 2014 after 8:00 A.M. until service time at 10:00 A.M.. Rev. Marcus Rosa will conduct the services and the interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit and sign our online guest book at www.brownmcgehee.com
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