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John Henry Holland
Aug 5, 1950 - May 28, 2008
Posted by Martha Reddout

 
© Donna (Stricklan) Whitaker

Information by Martha Reddout from the © Marietta Monitor, 30 May 2008, Page 1

Burneyville man dies in crash

A Burneyville man’s life was claimed in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident early Wednesday morning, May 28.

John Holland, 57, died at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City at approximately 7:20 a.m. after being transported there by Eagle Med following a crash along Highway 32 in western Love County.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigative report stated that the driver was traveling eastbound on Highway 32 at approximately 12:03 a.m., Wednesday, when his 1997 Kawasaki left the roadway to the right and struck a cement culvert and fence.

He was ejected from the vehicle two feet from the point of rest.

The accident occurred approximately 14 miles west of Marietta, near Jimtown Road.

Funeral services for Holland are pending with Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta.

Trooper Mark Basinger, who investigated the scene, was assisted by Love County Sheriff’s Department, Love County EMS and local volunteer fire departments.
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John Henry Holland of Burneyville, OK, was born August 5, 1950, at Leon, OK, the son of Albert Melton and "Sweetie" Tom Holland. He passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in the OU Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK, at the age of 57.

A resident of Love County most of his life, Mr. Holland had also made his home in the Dallas/Irving, TX, area. 
 
He worked as a concrete finisher for 10 years and then was an employee of Michelin for 15 years. Mr. Holland enjoyed spending time with family and riding motorcycles. He was a member of the Christ Tabernacle Pentecostal Holiness Church.
 
Preceding him in death were his parents; and a brother, Albert Wayne Holland.

Survivors: son & daughter-in-law, Tim & Becca Holland of Tuttle, OK; daughter & son-in-law, Sherry & Ronald Rhoades of Burneyville, OK; 2 brothers & sisters-in-law: Virgil & Glenda Holland of Mead, OK and Dennis & Robin Holland of Burneyville, OK; 7 sisters & brothers-in-law: Valine & Abe Stonebarger of Marietta, OK, Gloria Patty of Marietta, OK, Wanda & Frankie Vaughn of Greenville, OK, Alta & Danny Carroll of Greenville, OK, Corenia & Don Hurst of Marietta, OK, Mary Shellenberger of Marietta, OK, and JoAnn Holland of Burneyville, OK; 4 grandchildren: Cheyenne Rhoades, Frank Rhoades, Jesse Rhoades and Brooklyn Holland; special friend: Billie Mitchell of the home; several nieces & nephews.
 
Officiating: Rev. Ronnie Carroll. Casket bearers: Mike Parker, Arnie Ramon, Adolfo Ramon, Billy Wayne Hooker, Joe Russell and Charles Gilbert.

Funeral Service
Friday, May 30, 2008 10:00 A.M.
Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel
100 East Main Street
Marietta, OK 73448
 
Interment
Leon Cemetery
Leon, Oklahoma

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