Birth date: Jul 22, 1941 Death date: Jul 7, 2020
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Harry Hill Holliman, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.He was born in Sulligent, Alabama to Jessie Hill Stokes Holliman and Roy Dexter Holliman and raised in the Vernon and Northport, AL areas prior to moving to Kingsport.Harry graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Chemical Engineering and served his country as a Chemical Officer in the US Army 1963-1965.He joined Eastman Chemical Company in 1966, as a chemical engineer and worked in several areas prior to retiring as President of Tennessee Eastman Division in 1999.Harry was honored as a Distinguished Engineering Fellow by the University of Alabama’s College of Engineering and Inducted into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame.He gave his life to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ as a young man and followed Him faithfully throughout his life. He was an active member of Colonial Heights Christian Church.Harry loved golfing and traveling to enjoy the game with his wife and friends. Favorite afternoons were spent on the back porch of his home with a Wall Street Journal or crossword puzzle.He is preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Charles.Harry is survived by his loving wife of almost 58 years, Wanda Hughes Holliman; daughter, Mary Lynn Holliman (Jason) Gray of Birmingham, AL; son Andrew David (Astrid) Holliman of Chattanooga, TN; and beloved grandchildren, Elijah, Jed, Noah and Keilah; sister, Mary Betts Williams (Gene) of Caledonia, MS; sister-in-law, Bonnie Holliman Morrow (David) of Huntsville, AL; and several nieces, nephews and friends.The Holliman family would like to send special thanks to Brighter Days Caregiver Services and Amedisys Hospice for their expert care and kindness.In light of COVID concerns, no services are being held at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to: Colonial Heights Christian Church, Second Harvest Food Bank, The Salvation Army, St. Jude’s or Big Oak Ranch Christian Home for ChildrenThe care of Harry Hill Holliman and his family has been entrusted to Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary
Dear Wanda, We saw the obituary for Harry in the paper and want to send our deepest sympathy. Frank worked with him some and had a high regard for him and you and I of course spent time as sales correspondents together. We hope your memories will be a comfort to you and your family. Sincerely, Frank and Sue Shuler
Wanda and family, Harry was truly a man of faith with highest integrity. I have very pleasant memories of the years working with him. He has graduated from this world. May God provide you all comfort and strength. Terry & Connie Begley
Wanda and family, Harry was truly a man of faith and highest integrity. I have very pleasant memories of the years I worked with him. He has graduated from this world. May God provide you all comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Terry & Connie Begley
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Harry. We have know the entire family for so many years and so we feel your loss. What a great life Harry lived! Cherish his life and memories. Prayers and love to each of you. Charles and Pat Sproles
Wanda and family. We were so sorry to see of Harry's passing. You and the kids and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Bronwen and Curtis Huff
Wanda and family, Doris and I are sorry to see Harry’s passing but know God is with you to comfort and love you as only he can. Our prayers for you at this difficult time. Love in Christ Doris and Van Jones.
I was saddened to learn of Harry's passing. I have fond memories of our time together at Eastman, both working and participating in various sports activities. I will lift the entire family in prayer during the difficult days ahead.
Andy, we are praying for you and your family. So sorry for your loss. Eddie & Michele Rasnake
