of Quitman, AR
May 28, 1929 - December 25, 2020
Gerald J Holland, 91, of Quitman, AR, passed from this life on Friday, December 25, 2020. Daddy was preceded in death by his wife, Lecta Kay Holland after 66 years of marriage and his daughter, Cindy Potter.
He was born May 28, 1929, the first son and second child to Alvin Monroe Holland and Ruby Estel (Gentry) Holland.
Gerald was a Deacon of Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church. He was a lifelong carpenter and after retiring still enjoyed a garden every year. He served in the U.S. Army as a mess hall Sargent. He loved telling stories to his family and making candy for his family and friends. He always loved his church and fellowship. Gerald treated all he met fairly and respectfully and will be missed by many.
Gerald is survived by his children Sharon Thompson (Herman), Sandy DuBard (Jerry), Robin Salter (Kenny), and Angie Thompson (Norman), sisters, Lea Williams and Dorothy Rollans, also survived by 6 grandsons, 9 grand daughters, 13 great grandsons, 21 great granddaughters, 4 great-great granddaughters and 1 great-great grandson.
Funeral services will be held at 10am, Wednesday December 30, 2020 at Old Salem Primitive Baptist Church. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Roller McNutt in Greenbrier from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, family present from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Burial in Old Salem Cemetery.
Please follow all COVID 19 guidelines by wearing a mask and social distancing.
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3 Condolence(s)
Lindsay Leggett-Stone
Monday, December 28, 2020
Though I didn’t know Gerald he was my great uncle my grandma Dorothy brother. I grieve for my family’s loss and send love and sympathy. Gods peace be with you.
Lonnie Freeman
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Your Dad was a fine man, enjoyed visiting with him several times over the past few years along with his brother Doss who shares my name as his middle name. We loved Great Uncle Alvin and Great Aunt Ruby. Visited them several times over the years and I gave Uncle Alvin and Aunt Ruby one of the metal toys I made for family members and special people in my life. Peace and Love to the family. We sure thought alot of those two boys. Lonnie Freeman son of Doice and Beatrice Holland Freeman
Eddie and Nancy Lane
Sunday, December 27, 2020
We are very sorry to hear about Gerald. All of the family members are in our thoughts and prayers.