Graveside service for Mr. William Cannon “Bill” Holland, III, age 59, of Fayetteville, will be conducted Friday, February 12, 2016 at 2 p.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Holland passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Huntsville Hospital.
Mr. Holland was born in Davidson County, TN and grew up in Jackson, Mississippi until his family relocated to Fayetteville. He was the son of the late Dr. William Cannon Holland, Jr. and Jane Medearis Holland. He was of the Church of Christ faith and loved participating in Special Olympics, where he won several gold medals.
Survivors include sisters Sue Franklin Holland, Betty Adele Hambrick both of Fayetteville and brother Robert Morris Holland of Montgomery, AL. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Carol Elizabeth Connelly.
Visitation with the family will be Friday from 12 until 1:30 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 470, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or the Special Olympics, 461 Craighead St., Nashville, TN 37204.
Sue, Betty and Robert, I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss of your dear brother Bill. I have appreciated being associated with each of you for many years. I still miss your dear mother and my respect for each of you has been developed through my observance of your deep devotion to each other. God Bless and my thought and prayers go out to you at this time of personal loss!
Sue and Betty. I am so very sorry to hear of Bil’l’s Passing My association with your sweet family at Washington Street, with your love caring ways, will always remain very special to me.
Peggy Mitchell
Robert, I was so sorry to hear about your brother. I cannot empathize, because my siblings are all here for me to talk to and see and hear and love. I do sympathize, however, because I know your pain is deep and you will miss him. Let me gently remind you…there is no more pain; no more sorrow; no more tears. There’s not even any hope or faith, for they have become sight!! Rest easy and have peace tonight. Bill lives. 😀
Betty and Sue,
We are sorry to read of Bill’s death. Betty, the last time we talked you told me Bill was sick and I knew you were very concerned for him. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to follow.
Dear Sue and Betty,
We are so sad to hear of Bill’s death. I knew he was sick, but I didn’t dream he would go so quickly. My prayers are with you both.