George Melvin

Holland

George Melvin Holland was born October 8, 1966, in Tupelo, MS to the late Willie George Holland and Adelle Mitty Owens Jernigan . On Monday May 05, 2025 God called George home to Glory.

He attended Nettleton schools, later attended ICC for welding, began his employment at E. R. Carpenter for many years, opened his own mechanic shop and gas station in Tupelo and Nettleton, MS areas, George retired from truck driving after many years and spent his remaining time farming and loving his precious granddaughter Nevaeh.

George was a proud dedicated Deacon, and trustee at East Spring Hill M.B Church. George was a jack of all trades and mentoring young men's and women's he would say " if you can move you can work" and was always the supervisor.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife of 30 years, Lyshun, Daughter; Briana Holland, Son; Devante Buchanan: Granddaughter; "pawpaw big girl" Nevaeh Dunn, Son-in-law Demetrius Dunn, his sister; Felicia holland (Verona) Mother-n-law Alreen Hill Father-n-law Jimmy D Hill (Nettleton) brothers/sisters-n-law; Jimmy D. & Toni Hill( Plantersville ), Andre & Shameka Hill (Ponotoc) His brothers; Steven Lee, and Willie Weathington, his 2 aunts; Pearl Pounds ( Verona), Helen Dillard ( California), his uncle; John Holland (Shannon) a host of several nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends Tyrone, William, Chris, peter rabbit,Paul, Lamont, Kevin, Willie C and His business partner: Rodney Smith

George holland was preceded in death by his mother  Adelle Mitty Owen's Jernigan; his father Willie George Holland; his brother Anthony Ken Owens, his son; Terrance Jamal Holland and his grandparents, uncles, and aunts