Memorial services for John S. Holleman, 71, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Central Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Mike Meadows officiating, with reception to follow.

John S. Holleman, of Livingston, Texas, passed to Eternal Life on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the age of 71. John was born in Livingston in 1947, the only child of Judge J. S. and Mrs. Carlin Holleman, and graduated from Livingston High School in 1965. He subsequently graduated from Baylor University and earned a law degree from Baylor University School of Law. John met his wife, Beverly Holleman, at Baylor, and they first made their home in Houston, where John served as a Felony Division Chief in the Office of the Harris County District Attorney for several years in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1986, John and Beverly returned to John's hometown of Livingston, where John maintained a private law practice before being elected Polk County District Attorney in 1994, a position he held until his retirement in 2006. John was honored as an Outstanding Graduate of Livingston High School in 2000.

John loved his Lord and Savior and strove to live out his faith. He was active in the community and his church, coaching youth baseball and basketball, mentoring elementary school students, and teaching third grade Sunday School for 18 years. While his passing is a great loss, the memories of times spent with him give his family and friends great comfort.

John is survived by Beverly, his wife of 46 years; his sons, Spencer Holleman (wife, Kristen Smith) of Arlington, Virginia and Mark Holleman (wife, Leah Holleman) of Houston; and cousins, Frank O'Neill and Peggy Harris of Livingston and Terry Holleman of Cotati, California. Grandchildren, Greyson, Vivienne, Huxley, Luke, and Paige provided great joy in his life. A special friend, Michael Knight, also survives.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church of Livingston, the Livingston Green & White Scholarship Fund, or the charity of your choice.

Honorary pallbearers include members of Polk County law enforcement, the Livingston High School Class of 1965, John's football and track teammates, and the staff of Silverado Kingwood Memory Care Community.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com .