Ned Eugene Holland Jr., 78, loving husband of Elaine Holland, died Saturday, September 4, 2021.
Born in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late Ned Eugene Sr. and Kathryn Rhodes Holland.
Mr. Holland proudly served onboard the USS Boxer LPH4 for three years during the Vietnam War. He was president of Virginias Carolinas Automotive Parts Association.
In addition to his wife, Elaine, he is survived by son, Lyle Preston (Laura) Holland; granddaughter, Kathryn Holland; grandson, Alex Holland; sister, Sandie Holland Parkins; brother, William “Billy” Holland; nephews, Scott, Matthew, Daniel Parkins and Casey Holland; grandniece, Emory Parkins; and grandnephew, Scotty Parkins.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown with visitation to follow until 4:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local Down Syndrome Society.
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