Charles Clifton Holly Obituary
In loving memory of Charles Clifton Holly (Jonesborough, Tennessee), who departed this world on November 16, 2025 at the age of 92. Charles leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George W. Holley, Sr. and Fannie Elizabeth Steffey Holley; his wife Jo Ann Hamilton Holly; and his siblings, Gladys, Claris, Blanche, George, Robert, Clyde and Jack.
He is survived by: his daughters, Joyce Zukas (Jimmy) and Elizabeth Fortunato (Stephen); his grandchildren, Matthew, Charles Rowland (Brandy), Carrie Uebel (Allyn) and Jordan Bryant (Jenni); his great grandchildren, Brylee Elizabeth Rowland, Mille Bryant and Mae Bryant; and his nephew Keith Holley. He is also survived by several nephews and nieces.
A reception was held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home (418 W College St, Jonesborough, TN 37659).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s 501 St. Jude’s Place Memphis, TN 38105, or Holston Home for Children, 404 Holston Dr. Greeneville, TN 37743 or Niswonger Children’s Hospital 400 N. State of Franklin Rd. Johnson City, TN 37604.
