Gerald Dwight Holland, 63, of Hayesville passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 in a Towns County, Georgia hospital. He was a native of Gainesville, Georgia, where he lived most of his life. Gerald worked as a heavy equipment operator with his father’s construction business. Gerald moved to Clay County in 2015. He enjoyed watching Andy Griffith and Green Acres and teasing his friends. Gerald was of the Baptist faith.

He was the son of the late Elmer and Tommie Lord Holland. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Jackie Reynolds and Vicky Lawrence; and an infant brother.

Surviving are his fiancé, Dori Pilato; two daughters, Brandy and Bama Holland; a son, David Holland; seven grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to help with funeral expenses.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.

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