Joel Jackson Holloway

Mr. Joel Jackson Holloway, 70, of Newnan, GA, entered into heaven on Thursday, March 16, 2023 while fishing at B.T. Brown Reservoir. He was born August 29, 1952 in Newnan, GA to the late Donald N. Holloway, Sr. and Emma Bell (Jackson) Holloway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald N. Holloway, Jr. Joel grew up the youngest of three boys in Grantville, GA. He was a 1970 graduate of Newnan High School. After high school, he attended Georgia Southern and West Georgia College where he studied Accounting. He married his wife, Sandy, on September 7, 1973. Joel worked most of his career as the Assistant General Manager for Manheim Auctions in Atlanta. After retirement from Manheim, he kept busy working as a consultant in the automobile sales industry in the area. He also enjoyed traveling with Sandy, fishing as much as possible, listening to music or playing his guitar, praying, watching college football (especially his Georgia Bulldogs), spending time in the kitchen cooking new recipes and old favorites, shopping at his local Publix Supermarket ("where everybody knew his name"), and spending time with his grandchildren in his retirement. Joel was an active member of The Boy Scouts as a youth, and he went on to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. He started his scouting involvement with Troop 44 in Grantville. He served as patrol leader and senior patrol leader in his troop and was elected to the Order of the Arrow. He was also a member of the Order of the Arrow Dance Team. He served on the camp staff and was program director in 1970. Joel served as Scoutmaster of Troop 44 from 1974-1975. He went on to become the Scoutmaster for Troop 41 in 1983, growing the program from a six-boy unit to a 50+ boy unit. Under his leadership, he had numerous scouts receive their Eagle. As an adult scout, he earned The Scouters Key, National Presidents District Award of Merit, and The Vigil Honor Award of the Order of the Arrow, and he served as Lodge Advisor. In 1991, Joel received the Silver Beaver award- the highest recognition that Boy Scouts of America bestows upon an adult scout at the council level. Joel was also an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing. Fly fishing became a passion, and Joel was happy to have been able to fish in his local fishing holes as well as in the rivers of Louisiana, Colorado, Wyoming, and Alaska. Joel loved the mountains and enjoyed taking day or weekend trips to the North Georgia mountains with his wife and children. In his later years, he enjoyed the comfort of a pop-up camper over pitching his tent. He was delighted to introduce his grandchildren to the joys of camping, exploring nature, cooking over a campfire, and sitting around telling campfire stories. Joel enjoyed serving his community throughout his lifetime. He coached numerous youth sports, he served as an instructor for Georgia Hunter Safety Program for several years, and he used his love for music to provide guitar and vocals at church gatherings and at nursing homes around the area. He had a heart of generosity which spilled over on all those around when he saw a need or wanted to honor the service of others. Joel was a man of strong faith in Jesus Christ and a man of prayer. Joel still has the Bible he purchased as a teenager and has never wanted to replace it. The bible is worn from years of use, and it contains numerous notations and holds various mementos that reminded him of God's faithfulness throughout his life. As a youth, Joel was a member of Grantville United Methodist Church where he received his God and Country Award. He and Sandy currently attend Go Church in Sharpsburg where they have been members since 1998. During their time at Go Church, they have served on host team and the AV team, have been avid participants in small groups, and were members of the Joyful Noise Singers. The funeral is Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 3:00 at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, Newnan, with Pastor Allan Mathura officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Newnan. The visitation is Wednesday evening between 5:00-7:00 at McKoon Funeral Home. Those wishing to honor Joel may make memorial contributions to Go Church, 3935 Highway 34, East, Sharpsburg, GA 30277. Joel is survived in death by his wife, Sandy Holloway of Newnan; son, Jeff Holloway & wife Lauren of Newnan; daughter, Kelly (Holloway) Nastasi & husband Brett of Newnan; brother, Mark Holloway & wife Cindy, Gulf Shores, AL; brother-in-law, Rick Guthrie & wife Trudy, TN; grandchildren, Lila Holloway, Caroline Nastasi, Libby Holloway, Lottie Nastasi, and Henry Holloway, all of Newnan. His nephews and niece include Nat, Alex, & Brannon Holloway, Nathan Guthrie, and Stephanie (Guthrie) Martin. Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Joel Jackson Holloway

August 29, 1952 - March 16, 2023