Davis – Slayton Kurt Holland “Uncle Bubby”, age 33 of Kingston passed on June 9, 2025, in Kingston TN. Slayton was born October 10, 1991, in Georgia. He graduated from Rockmart High School in 2010 in Rockmart, GA. Slayton was a brilliant mind and a very deep thinker, loyal, and a kind gentle old soul.

 

Proceeded in death by Mawmaw Slayton (Carolyn) and Papa Buck (Holland)

 

 

Survived by his two-year-old son: James Bennett Holland.

His parents are mother: Diane Slayton Shaw.

Bonus dad: Jeff Allen Shaw.

Dad: James Randall Holland.

Brother: Nick Holland.

Two sisters: Brianna Holland and Trinity Lynch.

Pawpaw Slayton.

Grany Bertie Holland.

Nieces: Lyric and Rhythm.

And nephew: Davion.

And many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network- Slayton K Holland memorial fund https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/2185000

Arrangements for a celebration of life will be posted at a later date

 

Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, is honored to serve the family of Mr. Slayton Holland during this time.

 

“For the One We Couldn’t Hold”

You walked this world with quiet grace,

A gentle soul, a tender face.

But storms can brew where none can see,

A hidden war fought silently.

You gave your love, you gave your light,

But some hearts break without a fight.

This world was heavy, far too loud-

And still, you tried. We are so proud.

We won’t reduce your life to pain,

Or let your memory bear that stain.

You were laughter, art, and sacred song-

You were right here, where you belonged.

We’ll speak your name with gentlest breath,

Not marked by shame but love in death.

And though you slipped beyond our view,

Our hearts will always carry you.

If love alone could be your stay,

You’d still be here with us today.

But now we light this flame and say-

We miss you more with every day.