5100 Interstate 30 (at US-69), Greenville, TX 75402
Jay Tom Holley, obituary portrait — Coker-Mathews Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Jay TomHolley

Date of Birth September 16, 1927
Passed Away On November 13, 2018
At Age 91 years
Resident of Greenville, TX
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Jay Tom Holley, 91, of Greenville passed away on November 13, 2018. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 A.M., Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Yost officiating. Coker-Mathews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Holley was born on September 16, 1927 in Dallas to Charles Thomas Holley and Thelma Marion McDaniel. He married Mary Lou Kurtz in Richardson, Texas on March 9, 1984. He was a principal and assistant superintendent for Richardson ISD and worked in sales for Balfour. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in WWII and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Holley of Greenville; step-son, Brett Abbott and wife, Naomi of Austin; step-daughters, Debbie Angstadt and husband, Don of Lewisville; Patti Crow of Fairview; Brenda Colletti of Wylie; grandchildren, Bryan Holley and wife, Katie; Jeremy Holley and wife, Lauren; numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren and nieces, Holly Morris and Georgia Couser. 

He is preceded in death by his son, Hal Holley and his parents.  

Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.

 

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Services

Service

Reception to Follow

Wesley United Methodist Church

5302 Hwy 69S

Greenville, TX, 75402

November 24, 2018

10:00 AM

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Condolences (5)

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James Smith Fort Worth, TX November 29, 2018
"I am so sorry to learn of Jay Tom's passing. My sympathy goes out to Mary Lou, his extended family, and all his friends. His warm smile and sense of humor will be missed. He was an influential role model as I began my career. He touched many lives, and we were better for knowing him."
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Shirley Hawkins Dallas, TX November 25, 2018
"Mary Lou,
I wanted to express my sympathies on the passing of Jay Tom. He was a wonderful principal and a very kind man. He was a great promoted for our school. I always enjoyed working with both him and you as a parent, teacher, and volunteer.
Shirley Hawkins
Aikin Elementary"
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Bob Stamps Richardson, TX November 18, 2018
"Jay Tom was a great educator, and person. He touched many lives with his humor and thoughtfulness. Everyone who came in contact with Jay Tom came away a better person. He will be missed.
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