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JAMES HOLLAND JR.

James Robert Holland, Jr., 63, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018.

Jim was born in Martins Ferry, OH, June 8, 1954, the son of the late James Robert and Bertha E. (Micker) Holland.

He was a retired chemical engineer at the Cardinal Plant, Brilliant, OH. He was an honorary member of the Martins Ferry Fire Department, the Vigilant Fire House and a member of the State of Ohio Professional Engineers.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Holland.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Louise (Jeffers) Holland; two daughters, Dawn Holland and Lesley (Edward) Folds; six grandchildren, Breydyn, Hannah, Khai, Eden, Gianna and Julie; and two step-grandchildren, Tyler and Eddie.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover St., Martins Ferry, where friends will be received Friday, May 25, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Friends are invited to a celebration of life luncheon at the Vigilant Fire House on Pearl Street at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018.

Mausoleum Entombment will be held at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH, at the convenience of the family.

The fire department will hold services at the funeral home Friday at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.stroke.org or Vigilant Fire Dept., 601-651 Monroe St., Martins Ferry, OH, 43935.

Condolences at kellerfuneralhome.com.