James J. Gholson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James J. Gholson (Petersburg, Virginia), who passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James J. Gholson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Claiborne Gholson, Sr. and Luvenia Gholson; and his siblings, Helen, Kizah, Alice, Clarence, Freaddie, Arthur, Oneal and Ronnie.
He is survived by: his children, Chris Holloway (Helene) and Tunisa Atkins (Roger); his close friend Geneva Taylor; his siblings, Jean Gholson and Claiborne Gholson, Jr. (Faye); his grandchildren, Demetrius, Jade, Essence, Angel, Briana, Melo, Xavier, Keirron, Cali, Capri, Karsyn, Kree, Taniya, Talique, Roman, Corbin, Takhi, JaTaiya, Kareem, Carl, Iris and Jakeria; his nieces and nephews, Vonda, Madalyn, Yvonne, Tarnita, LaShay, Comicha, Kevin Walden, Tanya, Delores, Israel, Sharnice and Walden; his friends, Brodie, Vern, Cynthia, Cheryl, Pamela and Earl; his cousin Steve; Vernell Taylor.
