Holley - Onis Lynwood Holley, 81, passed away to his heavenly home into the arms of his Lord and Savior on October 22, 2021, surrounded by his family.  Lynwood was born in Coffee County, GA, on May 6, 1940, the son of sharecroppers, with a less than modest upbringing.  He and his sisters often shared that at Christmas there were no toys and very little at mealtime.  The family moved to Hilliard, FL, in 1946.  As a young man, Lynwood accepted Jesus and was baptized at Buford Grove Baptist Church of Hilliard, FL.

Lynwood attended Hilliard High School and graduated from Paxon High School in Jacksonville, FL, 1959.  He studied at University of Florida earning a degree in Electrical Engineering.  Afterward he gained employment with Westinghouse for apparatus repairs in Baldwin, FL, Lagrange, GA, and Kansas City, MO.  He later returned to Florida and started Holley Electric serving Florida and Georgia.  Additionally, he started Great Southern Peterbilt Dealership of Jacksonville, Regal Transportation of Ohio and Clark Trailer Services of Jacksonville.  He was a member of the Woodman Life Insurance Company, Chapter 03 and 899, Jacksonville, FL.  Heading into retirement at 72, he was accepted to Law school at Florida Coastal School of Law earning his Juris Doctorate of Law degree at the age of 75.  Lynwood was an accomplished businessman wearing many hats over the years.

Lynwood married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Vivian Hodges Holley, on June 16, 1961.  Together they found love, friendship and raising a family built on a beautiful marriage.  They raised 3 wonderful sons, Richard Holley, Brenton (Julie) Holley, Marcus (Dena) Holley.  Giving him tremendous joy are the little ones that called him Papa:  Kearsten, Brealyn, Jaden, Braydon, Logan, Palyn, Conrad and Great granddaughter JulieAnn.  He leaves behind his sister Mattie (Bootsie) Holley.  He is preceded in death by his parents John and Lula Mae Holley, 2 sisters Dorothy (Lloyd) Jones and Estrelle (Howard) Brown.

Pallbearers:  Brenton Holley, Marcus Holley, Brayden Holley, Conrad Holley, Bryan Tarkington, Justin Murphy and Donnie Minchew.

Honorary Pallbearers:  Richard Holley, Roland Smith, Bill McWaters, John Adams, Pat Hardcastle, Greg Severt and Kenny Farmer.

Visitation at First Baptist Church of Boulougne, 28226 Church Dr, Hilliard, FL 32046, Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 6:oo pm to 8:oo pm.

Funeral Service at First Baptist Church of Boulougne, 28226 Church Dr, Hilliard, FL 32046, by Brother Paul Lucas on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 1:oo pm.  Interment will follow at Mill Creek Cemetery, Hilliard, FL 32046. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.