William M Holley

William Myron "Bill" Holley, 88, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born on September 2, 1936, in Denver, Colorado, son of Myron and Vera Davis Holley. He and Jeannie Johnsen were married on July 17, 1973. Bill owned and operated Northeast Diesel Service in Jackson for over 30 years until retiring in 2009. He raised pigeons and miniature donkeys. Bill enjoyed spending time on his farm. Loving survivors include his wife of 51 years, Jeanne Holley of Pocahontas; two sons, William D. (Patsy) Holley of Thornton, Colorado and Sean J. (Sue) Sammut of Jackson; four grandchildren, Brian and Keith Holley and William and Samuel Sammut; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers Duane Holley of Tuscon, Arizona and Darrel Holley of Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister-in-law. Cremation arrangements by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. At Bill's request there will be no services. The family suggests that contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above William's obituary at mccombsfuneralhome.com .