Albert “Jean” Holland, age 83, of Sullivan, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Life Care Center of Sullivan, surrounded by his loving family.

Albert Jean was born on February 7, 1936 in Perryville, Missouri, the son of John B. and Myrtle Audell (Murray) Holland. He was united in marriage to Emma Hartline on June 11, 1955 and they were blessed with four children: Regina, Connie, Gary and Eva. Jean and Emma made their home in Arkansas, where he was employed by the Batesville School District for over 18 years. When he was 33 years old, he surrendered his life to the Lord and became Associate Pastor at Hope Church in St. Louis, Missouri, followed by serving as Senior Pastor at Liberty Temple in Sebree, Kentucky and Batesville, Arkansas. He then joined the Assemblies of God and pastored at First Assembly in Blackrock, Arkansas and Spring Mill Assembly near Batesville, Arkansas. Brother Jean was a loving and devoted pastor, husband, father and grandpa. He especially loved ministering to children. Jean and Emma made their home in Sullivan in January 2014 and began attending First Assembly. Miss Emma passed away soon after moving here. He missed her deeply, but quickly became a part of the church, where he helped in the nursing home ministry. Brother Holland was a faithful man of God who loved the word and work of God. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his family and many friends.

Jean is survived by his children: Regina Weaver and husband, Harry, of Riverside, CA, Connie Musgraves of Sullivan, MO, Gary Holland of Sullivan, MO, and Eva Nelson and husband, Andy, of Denver, CO; nine grandchildren: Cora Chicca and husband, James, of Arlington Heights, IL, Evelene Schram and husband, Jeremy, of Battle Creek, MI, Miles Weaver and wife, Olivia, of Battle Creek, MI, Joseph Weaver and wife, Piper, of Placerville, CA, Jennifer Musgraves (Pedro Garcia) of Bacliff, TX, Vanessa Musgraves (Sharon Fabrizio) of Battleground, WA, Joe Kilburn of Hillsboro, MO, Krista Stewart of O’Fallon, MO, and Gabrielle Nelson of Denver, CO; nine great-grandchildren: Anna, Makayla, Samuel, Eliza, Kailee, Kasey, Shawn, Olivia and Sean; one great-great-grandchild, Kade; one brother, Paul Holland and wife, Nancy, of Winnetka, CA; sister-in-law, Billie Holland of Lancaster, CA; many nieces & nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Emma (Hartline) Holland; his parents, John and Myrtle Holland; three brothers: John, Clyde, and Boyd Holland; and one sister, Bonnie Lou Holland.

Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 Noon, Friday, August 2, 2019 at Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield, MO, with interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Bell City, MO.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield, MO.

Friends may send online condolences to Jean’s family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.

All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan, Missouri.

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