Rev. James E. "Big Jim" Holsonback, age 68, of Epworth, GA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Jim was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. But most of all, he was a true servant of God. His life was devoted to preaching God's word and telling everyone he came into contact with about the goodness of God and being saved. He pastored several churches during his ministry. He also owned and operated Big Jim's Floors in Blue Ridge, GA. Jim was preceded in death by is father, Marvin L. Holsonback; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond and Jereleen Payne. Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Betty Payne Holsonback; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Melissa Holsonback of McCaysville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Gary Weaver of Blue Ridge, GA; mother, Betty R. Holsonback of Epworth, GA; special family members, Shaun and Tara Simmons; sister, Linda Holsonback of Epworth, GA; brother, Roy Holsonback also of Epworth, GA;and ten beautiful grandchildren, Hannah, Elisabeth, Sarah, Luke, John, Benjamin, Stephen, Della, Shaun, and Michael. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from the Maple Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Gerald Siniard and Rev. Nathan Smith officiating. Music will be provided by Rev. Kenny O'Neal. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Mark Holsonback, Gary Weaver, Luke Holsonback, John Holsonback, Shaun Simmons, Waylon O'Neal, Rev. Frank Ray and Rick Arp. Benjamin Holsonback and Stephen Weaver will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA is in charge of the arrangements. . Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Saturday, December 19, 2020 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Maple Grove Baptist Church Sunday, December 20, 2020 2:00 PM Morganton, GA 30560 Directions