Marion Lewellyn (Lew) Holliman

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Marion Lewellyn (Lew) Holliman died Friday May 20, 2011 after a 9 year courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Holliman was born October 6, 1927 in Warren County, Georgia. He was the second child born to Marion Neal and Mary Elizabeth Fulghum Holliman. He was the fifth generation of his family to be born in Warren County.

He was raised on the family farm where he developed his love for animals and the outdoor life of hunting and fishing. He attended schools in Warren County and graduated in the Warren County High School of 1944. After graduation from high school he attended the University of Georgia, earning a Bachelor of Science, Chemistry and a Masters of Education. His college was interrupted for two years when he was called to serve his country. He was a World War II veteran having served in the US Army, European Theater, Italy.

Mr. Holliman was a member of the Warrenton First Baptist Church. He was also currently a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War, Georgia Retired Teachers Association and the American Saddle Horse Association.

He was respected and loved by thousands of School children whom he taught in the classroom for 24 years, during those years, he taught 1 year at Thomson High School, Thomson, Georgia, 1 year at Warrenton High School, Warrenton, Georgia and 16 years at Jefferson High School, Jefferson, Georgia. He was very committed to teaching and enriching young minds. He taught all the sciences, mathematics, drivers education and some English classes. His former students include doctors, nurses, college professors, bankers, lawyers, business owners and astronauts. Most say he taught them academically but also about life in general which was very special.

In 1964, Mr. Holliman was elected Jackson County Superintendent, a position he held until 1980 at which time he retired. After a short period of time, disliking retirement, he returned to the classroom for 6 years at Brenau Academy Gainesville, Georgia.

After his 2nd retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his two granddaughters, gardening and raising American Saddle Horses for show.

Mr. Holliman was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Evelyn Holliman Belyeu, son, John Buryan ("J") Holliman, Nephew, Bradley Keith Marlow, and brother George M. Holliman. There will be a great void in the hearts of those who knew him.

Mr. Holliman is survived by his wife of 55 years, Minnie Sue Brooks Holliman of Pendergrass, Daughter and Son in Law, Lucy and Andy Byers Hoschton, Georgia, granddaughters, Emily Brooke Byers, Auburn, Alabama, and Rachel Elizabeth Byers, Hoschton, Georgia, sisters in law, Jackie Brooks, Pendergrass, Georgia, Regeana Thompson, Columbus, Georgia, Brother in law, Larry Brooks, Pendergrass, Georgia. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and dear family friend, Willie (Bear) Pittman.

The family will receive friends Saturday May 21, 2011 from 5 to7 P.M. at Evans Funeral Home Jefferson, Georgia. Graveside services at Pendergrass Baptist Church Cemetery, will be Sunday May 22, 2011 at 2: 00 P.M. with Rev. J. Frank Sailers officiating. Pallbearers: Johnny Marlow, Andy Marlow, Judd Wilkes, Willie Pittman, Jake Marlow, and Eddie Griffin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wade Wilkes, Doug Hulsey, Dan Ray and Al Belyeu. A special thanks to caregivers: Christy Bond, Hope Poole, Eddie Griffin, Gina Mutter and Odyssey Hospice.

Flowers are optional or contributions may be made to the Pendergrass Cemetery upkeep fund, C/O Mrs. Linda C. McMullan, P.O. Box 146 Pendergrass, Georgia 30567.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson in charge of arrangements 706-367-5467.

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