David Jolly

ROCKWOOD David Jolly passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012, at his home in Jolly Holler surrounded by his family and close friends.He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.He was co-owner of Cranfill-Jolly Construction Co. and D&E Construction Co. David enjoyed hunting with his friends, spending time on the lake, working in his garden, attending UT football games, and was a huge fan of Coach Johnny Majors. He was an avid supporter of St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and Ducks Unlimited.He was born in Detroit, Mich., and raised in Tennessee by his beloved grandparents, Harry and Etta Stricklan, who precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, John and Nina Jolly; brother, John Jolly Jr.; grandparents, Claude and Mable Jolly; and dear friends, Bob Cole and Dexter Cranfill.He was a loving father and grandfather; and a friend to everyone he met.Survivors include loving wife of 30 years, Elizabeth W. Jolly, of Rockwood; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Renee Jolly, of Rockwood; daughters, Elena Jolly and Nina Jolly, of Rockwood. The light of his life, granddaughters, Isabella Jolly and Scarlet Wilkerson; faithful friend and companion, Hambone; sister, Jeri Reed, of Soddy-Daisy; brothers, Gerald Wayne Jolly and wife, Irene, of Shelby Township, Mich., Kendall Jolly and wife, Lisa, of Rockwood, Matthew Jolly and wife, Wendy, of OFallon, Mo.; sister, Karen Keener and husband, Dewayne, of Dayton, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Mike Cox, Dick Cole, Elroy Boles, Brillo Miller, Kenny Cole,Lee Fisher and Charlie Dothard; and loyal friends of the Jolly Holler Hunting ClubA memorial service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, July 9, at the First Presbyterian Church of Rockwood with Pastor Charles Snodgrass officiating.The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Church.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or to the First Presbyterian Church of Rockwood.Online register available at www.evansmortuary.biz.