James Leon Holley, age 97, of Madisonville, TN, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 with his family at his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Holley; sister, Alice Boyd; and son, James Leon Holley, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Cora Holley; brother, Carlton Holley of Detroit, MI; daughter, Denora Holley; son, William (Tunisia) Holley; grandson, Alonzo (Katie) Holley; granddaughter, Marisha Holley; and two great-grandsons. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, 904 Biddle St, with the funeral service to follow with Rev. Sidney Davis officiating. The final resting place will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.