Gregory Thomas Holston, known as Greg, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the age of 69.

Born on September 11, 1951 in Jersey City, N.J. he was a son of the late Archie and Mable Kathleen Stowers Holston. In addition to his parents, Greg was preceded in death by an infant son, Gregory Thomas Holston, Jr.; sister, Cheryl H. Turner; and brother, Anthony "Tony" Wiley Holston.

Greg retired as a long haul truck driver, a career that he has the most passion for. As a child and in his younger years, Greg helped his family logging and cutting timber. Greg had a love like no other for his family, children, and grandchildren.

Left to cherish Greg's memory are Janie Repass, his companion and caregiver; daughters, Amy Kerns of Wytheville, Kathryn Holston of Max Meadows, and Kasee Holston of Sayre, OK; step daughter, Angie Logan of Dawsonville, GA; son, Thomas Keith Holston of Pound, VA; granddaughters, Laura Repass of Wytheville, Sasha Parks of Bristol, Anna Parks of Wytheville, and Elizabeth Lee Moler of Sayre, OK; grandsons, Curtis Floyd Henley, IV of Sayre, OK and Gregory Joseph Holston of Dawsonville, GA; step granddaughter, Pearl Logan of Dausonville, GA; step grandson, Jed Logan of Dawsonville, GA; sister, Sheila Hottlinger of Rural Retreat; and brother, Maynard Holston of Rural Retreat. He will also be sorely missed by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service will be conducted 4:00pm Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the Lindsay Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jaime Lint officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Those wishing may make a memorial contribution in Greg's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a cause Greg supported himself, at stjude.org.

Highland Funeral Service is caring for the Holston family.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at highlandfuneralservice.com.