Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

State Sen. Jimmy Holley

Legislature

Jimmy Holley, long-serving Alabama lawmaker, dies at 80

Holley, who mentored numerous current lawmakers, served for more than four decades in the Alabama Legislature.

Longtime state lawmaker Jimmy Holley, who served more than four decades in state government, passed away Monday. He was 80. 

Holley passed away at the Elba Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, according to an online obituary from Hayes Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. 

Holley served six terms in the Alabama Senate, from 1998 to 2022, when he elected not to seek re-election. He represented District 31, which includes Coffee, Covington, Dale and Pike counties. Prior to serving in the senate, Holley served five terms in the Alabama House, from 1974 to 1994. 

Holley was well liked during his time as a lawmaker, and was thought of as one of the most knowledgeable lawmakers in the senate. He typically mentored several incoming freshmen lawmakers, sharing his knowledge of parliamentary procedure and passing along tips to the new members. 

One of Holley’s final pieces of legislation was a bill that imposed stiff fines on anyone who left a pet in a hot car. 

Holley also had plenty of admirers at home. The Coffee County Administration Building, located in Holley’s hometown of Elba, now bears his name. 

Josh Moon is an investigative reporter and featured columnist at the Alabama Political Reporter with years of political reporting experience in Alabama. You can email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter.

Advertisement
Advertisement

More from APR

Opinion

I never heard anyone say, “I do not like George McMillan.”

Governor

Ivey has authorized flags be flown at half-staff effective immediately until the day of interment of Pope Francis.

News

In 1978, McMillan was elected the 23rd lieutenant governor of Alabama, serving from 1979 to 1983.

Governor

Williams, a veteran state trooper, was set to mark 19 years of service on Wednesday.