robert holland obituary 2021
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554. Robert (Bob) Holland Jr., 77, a 35 year resident of Pinole, CA., peacefully passed away at his home on May 30, 2021. He was drafted into the US Army in 1952 and received a deferment and worked on the family farm until his brother got out of the army in Korea January 1954. The family has established The Barbara J Holland and Robert Holland, Jr., Charitable Fund dedicated to supporting programs focused on the educational advancement of minorities and encouraging their involvement with STEM. September 15, 2021 In addition, he was a founding director of YUM Brands, the giant restaurant chain. Douglas (Mary) Sopher of Princeton; one step-son, Gary (Flo) Cramer of Peoria; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. In1951, he received a B.S. (66 years old), March 9, 1955 - After his military service he attended Mitchell College in Statesville, NC where he met Evelyn Yates, and they were married in 1957. In 1980, he retired from public education as Principal of Canton Elementary School in Canton, Georgia. He was a brilliant engineer who helped integrate the ranks at Mobil Oil Company in the 1960s. The family has established The Barbara J Holland and Robert Holland, Jr., Charitable Fund dedicated to supporting programs focused on the educational advancement of minorities and encouraging their involvement with STEM. He was a brilliant engineer who helped integrate the ranks at Mobil Oil Company in the 1960s. He served as chair of the board of Spelman College during an especially critical time in its history. Mechanicsburg, PA LOUIS HOLLAND OBITUARY Louis W. Holland peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on November 15, 2021. Douglas (Mary) Sopher of Princeton; one step-son, Gary (Flo) Cramer of Peoria; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangement under the care ofWright Funeral Home Inc. In 1995, Holland was appointed the chief executive officer of Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream and became the first African American CEO of a majority owned franchise company joining only a handful of African Americans to hold the title of CEO of a publicly traded corporation. Let others know about your loved one's death. Robert Holland Pekin - PEKIN ~ Robert Doyle "Bob" Holland, 87, of Pekin, passed away at 11:02 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his residence. He was a brilliant engineer who helped integrate the ranks at Mobil Oil Company in the 1960s. During Holland's years with the Monticello Hurricanes, he was selected Coach of the Year by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association seven times and was chosen Coach of the Year by the Atlanta and Athens Touchdown Clubs. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554. All rights reserved. And now the time has come to celebrate him. He loved creating furniture and made book shelves and cabinets for schools and churches And gave bedroom suits to each of his three children. He met his wife Barbara while attending Union. He used his studies to teach mens Sunday school for several years. Bob was an active member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, as a Sunday school teacher, and the chairman of the churchs building and grounds committee. He was kindhearted, loved westerns and spending time with his grandkids. (69 years old). David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Holland family during their time of bereavement. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Born August 14, 1933 in New Madrid, Missouri to Albert J. and Mabel (ODell) Holland, he married Marjorie Smith on October 31, 1958 in Kankakee. Published by The Telegraph on Oct. 31, 2021. Bob also loved to read and study his Bible.
Born in Albion Michigan on April 11, 1940, Holland was not one to shy away from a challenge. Dennis Alvin Memorial Chapel of Allen Mitchell Funeral Home 334 1st St SW, Hickory, NC 28602. The family has established The Barbara J Holland and Robert Holland, Jr., Charitable Fund dedicated to supporting programs focused on the educational advancement of minorities and encouraging their involvement with STEM. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Holland family during their time of bereavement. Love you guys. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, and find comfort from knowing that God draws close to the broken-hearted.
Always the competitor, Holland was a three-letter varsity athlete at Union College, where he majored in mechanical engineering, while holding the position of class president for all four years. The family requests everyone wear a facemask and practice social distancing. Holland was also an innovative entrepreneur, starting and managing several companies, including Rokher-J, Inc., City Marketing, Gilreath Manufacturing and WorkPlace Integrators Franchise. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Holland committed his life to ensuring that while he may have been the first in many situations, he wanted to guarantee he would not be the last. Ways to honor Robert Holland's life and legacy. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Chicago Cubs and Duke Basketball. Write your message of sympathy today. The Family Thanks You!
. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. You have funeral questions, we have answers. April 11, 1940 December 22, 2021 The family of Robert Bob Holland Jr., has confirmed his passing on December 22, 2021. These included Carver Federal Savings Bank, Advisory Board to the NCAA, Lexmark International, the Essex Lake Group, Lexmark International, Neptune Orient Lines, MONY, and the African American Advisory Board of PepsiCo, Inc. He was a dedicated brother and to his sisters Ruth and June and brothers Bill and Rodney (deceased). We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Holland family during their time of bereavement. Box 308, Monticello, Georgia 31064. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. September 15, 2021 His loved ones will remember him as a deeply dedicated family man devoted to Barbara, his wife of 56 years, their three children Robb, Kheri and Jackie. Robert Judson Holland, 90, of Cary, passed away December 30, 2021. Would you like to offer Robert L. Hollands loved ones a condolence message? Hollands philanthropy and volunteerism were hallmarks of his commitment to community and youths. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert L. Holland of Astor, Florida, born in Pelham, Tennessee, who passed away on April 21, 2021, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Born to Robert Sr. and Evangeline Holland, Bob attended Oakland schools before graduating from El Cerrito High School and Laney College. He was a longtime respected business owner in El Cerrito until 2011 when a major stroke forced him into retirement. He served the town of Cary as a Parks and Recreation softball coach for many years. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. He loved golfing with the Cary Seniors and with a variety of dear friends on a weekly basis as long as he was able. Write your message of sympathy today. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin, where Masonic rites will be conducted at 5 p.m. Additional visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Friday at the church. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Bob was born in Iredell County on December 23, 1931 to Julius and Ethel Wiles Holland. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. His loved ones will remember him as a deeply dedicated family man devoted to Barbara, his wife of 56 years, their three children Robb, Kheri and Jackie. You will be missed, may your rest be in peace until that great day, when the L-rd shall call. For those interested in helping to continue Hollands charitable efforts, please email contact@HollandCharitableFund.com for additional information.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Robert Holland, Jr. entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Lou Jordan (Jimmy) of Monticello; a granddaughter, Jessalyn Alexander (Jason) of Sandersville; a grandson, Nathaniel Glover Jordan (Heather) of Atlanta; three great-granddaughters; Mary Preston and Anna Frances Alexander of Sandersville; and Naomi Thi Jordan of Atlanta. There is no photo or video of Robert Holland.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Robert B. Holland, III Edmond - Rob passed away May 10, 2021, at his home. For those interested in helping to continue Hollands charitable efforts, please email contact@HollandCharitableFund.com for additional information. He was a brilliant engineer who helped integrate the ranks at Mobil Oil Company in the 1960s. Would you like to offer Robert Eugene Holland Jr.s loved ones a condolence message? Bob was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pekin. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Published by East Bay Times on Jun. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Bob was an avid golfer and woodworker. October 9, 2021 In addition, he was a founding director of YUM Brands, the giant restaurant chain. He also enjoyed fishing and taking pride in his yardwork. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Make sure relatives of Robert Eugene Holland Jr. know they have sympathy messages here. Holland passed peacefully at home with his family in White Plains, NY after an extended illness with Parkinsons. In lieu of flowers the family has established The Barbara J Holland and Robert Holland, Jr., Charitable Fund dedicated to supporting programs focused on the educational advancement of minorities and encouraging their involvement with STEM. He was born March 18, 1975, in Oklahoma City, the son of Victoria Ann and Robert B. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. The family of Robert Bob Holland Jr., has confirmed his passing on December 22, 2021. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. In 1995, Holland was appointed the chief executive officer of Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream and became the first African American CEO of a majority owned franchise company joining only a handful of African Americans to hold the title of CEO of a publicly traded corporation. He was honorably discharged in 1956. For those interested in helping to continue Hollands charitable efforts, please email contact@HollandCharitableFund.com for additional information. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMasters Funeral Home.