Mr. James Arnold “Pete” Holland passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Pete, a lifelong resident of Cross County, was born on Oct. 19, 1943, in Wynne, Arkansas, to the late Clint and Lucille Jackson Holland. He worked for Halstead and Tom’s Peanut as a truck driver. Pete served honorably in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Specialist Fourth Class in the First Battalion Second Infantry. He was a member of the Society of the First Infantry Division. He loved history, old cars, and old Western movies.
Pete is survived by his wife, Peggy Lemke Holland of Wynne; daughters, Jennifer Holland of Sheridan, Arkansas, Brandy Andrews and husband Jeff of Wynne; son, Michael Holland and wife Samantha of Marion; brother, Glenn Holland of Oak Glen, California; stepsons, John Lemke of Hardy, Berry Lemke of Little Rock, Terry Lemke of Brooklyn, New York; grandson, Ayden Holland of Marion; granddaughters, Lynsey and Emmarie Andrews of Wynne, and Keelie Holland of Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clint and Lucy Holland; and brothers, Charles and Gary Holland.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Vanndale Cemetery with Military Honors. Mike Davis will officiate. Michael Holland, Ayden Holland, Berry Lemke, Jeff Andrews, Terry Lemke, and Dan McKnight will serve as pallbearers. Glenn Holland will serve as honorary pallbearer.
Kernodle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may sign an online guestbook at www.kernodlefh.com
