1912
Joseph
2008
Joseph Milburn Holley
February 13, 1912 — February 1, 2008
Joseph Milburn Holley, 95, of Colona, formerly of Merrillville, IN died February 1, 2008 at Oak Glen Home, Coal Valley.
Services will be 3 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2008 with a visitation from 2-3 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN.
Joseph was two weeks short of his 96th birthday. He was born February 13, 1912 in Benton, KY to Oscar and Ora Holley. He moved from Benton, KY as a child to Metropolis, IL where he married Ruby Lee Sullivan on July 20, 1935. They made their home in Metropolis, IL till 1954. They moved to Merrillville , IN and he worked as a cement mason till retiring in 1976.
He loved fishing, gardening and his home. He served in the Jehovah Witness Service in Crown Point, IN for 60 years. He enjoyed a long and very healthy life and left good memories to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by his family.
He leaves behind
Daughter Lois Mae Nichlson and Lou Rosco Metropolis, IL
Son & Daughter-in-law
whom he resided with for 5 years Haldean & Nancy Holley Colona, IL
6 grandchildren including local grandchildren
Sandy & Jim Andon Silvis, IL Diane & Eric Reed South English, IA
20 great grandchildren
10 great great grandchildren
Siblings Joe Holley Cedar Lake, IN
Martha Nell Sullivan Randleman, NC
Melodean Keagan Crown Point, IN
He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby, brothers Paul and Murl Holley and 3 grandchildren Duke and Mike Helfen and Betty Green.
Online condolences may be expressed to Joseph's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Services will be 3 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2008 with a visitation from 2-3 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN.
Joseph was two weeks short of his 96th birthday. He was born February 13, 1912 in Benton, KY to Oscar and Ora Holley. He moved from Benton, KY as a child to Metropolis, IL where he married Ruby Lee Sullivan on July 20, 1935. They made their home in Metropolis, IL till 1954. They moved to Merrillville , IN and he worked as a cement mason till retiring in 1976.
He loved fishing, gardening and his home. He served in the Jehovah Witness Service in Crown Point, IN for 60 years. He enjoyed a long and very healthy life and left good memories to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by his family.
He leaves behind
Daughter Lois Mae Nichlson and Lou Rosco Metropolis, IL
Son & Daughter-in-law
whom he resided with for 5 years Haldean & Nancy Holley Colona, IL
6 grandchildren including local grandchildren
Sandy & Jim Andon Silvis, IL Diane & Eric Reed South English, IA
20 great grandchildren
10 great great grandchildren
Siblings Joe Holley Cedar Lake, IN
Martha Nell Sullivan Randleman, NC
Melodean Keagan Crown Point, IN
He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby, brothers Paul and Murl Holley and 3 grandchildren Duke and Mike Helfen and Betty Green.
Online condolences may be expressed to Joseph's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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