Adam Hilton (Sonny) Holley, Jr.

Mr. Adam Hilton (Sonny) Holley, Jr., age 76, of 2910 Cedartown Highway, Rockmart passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at his residence.

He was born in Upson County, GA on August 4, 1931 a son of the late Adam Hilton Holley, Sr. and Rosie Cole Holley. Mr. Holley had lived the greater part of his life in Rome and following his retirement moved to Rockmart. He retired as a Master Draftsman with the General Electric Medium Transformer Plant in Rome following 39 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the time of the Korean Conflict and was a member of Davitte Lodge 513 F. & A.M.. Mr. Holley was a member and Deacon of the Euharlee Baptist Church and taught the Senior Adult Sunday School Class.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Streetman Holley of Rockmart to whom he was married on August 7, 1952; a daughter, Mrs. Cheryl Mull and her husband David of Rome; two sons: Mr. Ricky Holley and his wife Lisa of Rome, Mr. Tim Holley and his wife Kristy of Taylorsville; one brother, Mr. Olin Holley, Centre, AL; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Euharlee Baptist Church with Revs. Stephen Moore, Carlton Rogers and Dewey Atchley officiating. Interment will follow in the Aragon Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include: Floyd Barber, Gene Barber, Donald Godfrey and grandsons: Josh Holley, John Mull, Ben Mull, Seth Holley and Drake Holley.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.