Richard Lee Holland , age 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior January 12, 2022 at his beloved home in the mountains of Burnsville, NC.
Richard was born January 16, 1950 to James Stephen and Dorothy Cole Holland in Morehead City, NC. After high school he joined the Navy where he earned the National Defense Service Medal. He later joined the Army Reserves as the rank of Sergeant. Richard worked at Cherry Point Marine Base for over 20 years where he had the opportunity to maintain the President’s Helicopter Marine One. Later in life Richard became a Born Again Christian and was Washed in the Blood. He loved the Lord and became an Ordained Minister. He spent his years of retirement traveling across this beautiful country, hunting and enjoying his mountain paradise.
Richard was predeceased by his parents, James and Dorothy Holland and his brothers: James Holland (Marathon, Fl) and Horace Holland (Beaufort, NC).
He is survived by the Love of his Life Ellen Forcier; Niece/Goddaughter Julie-Anne Holland Cobb (Jeff) (Trussville, Al) and nephew, Tim Holland (Beaufort, NC); Great-Nephews: James, Zachary and Grayson Cobb (Alabama) and Great-Nieces: Samantha Holland Earp (Beaufort) and Molly-Katerine Cobb (Alabama). Many Cousins and numerous dear friends also survive.
A memorial will be held at a later date in the Spring.
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