James Van Holyfield

Mr. James Van Holyfield went to his eternal heavenly home Wednesday April 27, 2022.

Van was born in Humboldt Tennessee, August 25, 1948, to the late James and Lois Holyfield.

Van is survived by his daughters, Christina Crater (Glenn) and Melissa Newman; brother Ray Holyfield; grandchildren Jacob Crater, Andrew Crater, Allie Newman and Lauren Newman; and niece Carol Scheele.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He received many medals, commendations, and awards, some of them include National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Rifle, and the Purple Heart.

Pallbearers will be James Bubba Simmons, Derek Holyfield, Kyle Holyfield, Gary Rodgers, Danny Scheele, and Colin Scheele.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Saturday April 30, 2022, immediately followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Center Cemetery in Gadsden, TN, with military honors.

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