Obituary of Joseph C. Holly III

Joseph C. “J.C.” Holly III, 74, of Man, WV, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on June 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born on September 19, 1949, in Maynor, to the late Joseph C. Holly Jr. and the late Scottie Berry Holly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph “Jody” Holly IV, and his mother-in-law, Dixie Faye Frazier, as well as his paternal and maternal grandparents. JC was a 1967 Man High graduate, a Southern WV Community College graduate, and graduated with his bachelor's degree from the University of Charleston. J.C. started his working career early in his life. He first began working at the Treasury Dept. in Washington, DC., then came back to Gilbert, working for Paramount Pacific Construction. He then moved to Michigan to work at the Chrysler automotive plant. He later returned home with his wife, Debbie, to begin a family. He worked his remaining years in the coal industry from Amherst to Arch Coal, giving many years of his time. After retiring, J.C. loved to work on old cars, garden, collecting coins, and his most favorite, was watching his grandkids play sports. He traveled many miles with Bridgett and the boys to watch them play baseball and basketball. The last few years of his life, he was blessed with a granddaughter, Callie, whom he saw daily and who had her Papel wrapped around her finger. This past December, JC was blessed again when his first great grandson, Dakota James, arrived, and boy, did he love him just like all the other kids. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debbie Frazier Holly, of 51+ years; one daughter, Bridgett Holly Miller (James Miller) of Man, 3 grandsons, James “Cameron” Miller and wife Ashley Miller of Stollings, Corey Miller and girlfriend Abby Baisden of Man, Colton Miller and girlfriend Macie Mullins, one granddaughter, Callie Miller at home, and one great-grandson, Dakota James Miller of Stollings, one brother, James “Jimmy” Holly (Retha) of Marco Island, FL, one sister, Elaine Holly Short (Roger), a special sister-in-law, Pam Frazier Nelson (Slick) of Amherstdale, niece Holly Short Blair and her children Courtney Jo and Caeden, two nephews, Robbie (Stephanie) Nelson and their children Ashley and Alex, and Adam (Heather) Nelson and their son Cruz Nelson of Amherstdale. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Chris Tipton for all his love, support, and care. Visitation will be held at Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, one hour before services. Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Lonnie Gore officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, at Godby, WV. Pallbearers will be James Miller, Cameron Miller, Corey Miller, Colton Miller, Adam Nelson, Robbie Nelson, Alex Nelson and Cruz Nelson. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.