Mr. James "Jimmy" Percy Holley, 85, of Jefferson, SC went to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 9, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Holley was born on August 23, 1934 in Jefferson, SC to the late Kay and Novella Baker Holley. He was a member of White Plains Baptist Church, where he was a past deacon, leader, and teacher. Mr. Holley worked as an insurance agent and was a district manager. After being with the insurance company for 39 years, he retired and enjoyed his retirement. In his younger days, Jimmy loved to play basketball. He loved all college sports and baseball, especially the Gamecocks. Besides sports, he loved to coon and deer hunt. Two things that were especially important to him were spending time with his grandchildren and maintaining the family land and farm. He enjoyed listening to gospel music. He is preceded in death by his infant brother and wife, Betty Lou Hathaway Holley. Mr. Holley is survived by his son, Lyn Gardner (Tonya) of Pageland, SC; daughters, Susan G. Roberts (Ronnie) of Pageland, SC, Amy H. Moser (James) of Pageland, SC, Meg H. Mills (Robert Jr.) of Jefferson, SC, and Greta H. Richardson (Brian) of Jefferson, SC; brothers, Gerald D. Holley (Darby) of Florence, SC and Kay Franklin "Bud" Holley (Bem) of Jefferson, SC; grandchildren, Anna Hicks, Adam Martin, Lee Gardner, Blair Courtney, Amber Moser, Evan Moser, Kaylee Mills, Kendall Mills, Blake Mills, Ava Richardson, Braxton Richardson, and Harlow Richardson and seven great grandchildren. Anyone can come by the funeral home on Saturday, April 11, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Baumgartner Funeral Home to sign the register book and pay their respects. There will be a private Celebration of Life Funeral Service at Providence Baptist Church with Dr. Roger Wall officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family would like to thank Michelle Evans and Rhonda Graves for the care they have shown him and the staff of Morrell Rehab Center with a special appreciation to Gloria Fox. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 232 Providence Church Road, Pageland, SC 29728 or White Plains Baptist Church, PO Box 219, Jefferson, SC 29718. Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com) is assisting the Holley family. Cemetery Details Providence Baptist Church Cemetery 232 Providence Church Rd Pageland, SC 29728 Loading map