James Rufus Holland was born in Gaston County on May 27, 1962 to the late Jake McClure and the late Novelle Hill. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday; August 5, 2025 at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Viewing at the funeral home on Thursday; August 14, 2025 from 5 until 7

Funeral on Friday; August 15, 2025 at Center Baptist Church, Gastonia at 2:00 p.m. and visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Interment: Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury; Tuesday; August 19, 2025 at 10:00 am- (501 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury)