John Holley Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate John Holley of Cherokee, Texas, whose life came to an end on October 22, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Holley to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father John Alexander Salley Jr.; his adoptive father Joe Holley; his brother-in-law Jamey Jones; and his cousins, Linda Turan Davis, Rusty Salley and Bobby Hardy.
He is survived by: his mother Jimmie Lou Salley; his cousin Linda Sue Turan; his sisters, Sallie Ann Salley (Savanna) and Susan Kay Salley; his former spouse Joseph Cohron Holley; his siblings, Cynthia Marie Holley and Joseph Cohron Holley, Jr.; his sons, Matthew David Holley, Carl Douglas Holley and Robert Clayton Holley; his children-in-law, Anna, Tanna, Savanna, Sawyer, Justice, Amelia and Winston; his wife Mary Catherine Holley; his siblings, Matt, Mandy (Ryann), Carl, Robert, Tanna (Justice), Susan Gregory, Cynthia Jones and Ace (Laurie Holley); and his cousins, Annette Mullins, Van Salley, Caroline Routt, Sara Nell Lee and Cindy Ball. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Anyone wishing to honor John's life in a meaningful and life-changing way can donate to the cause he helped establish — The Hope Factory — at PO Box 10, Cherokee, Texas, or through PayPal at [email protected].
