Percell Holland, Jr.
Pine Level
Percell Holland, Jr, 52, of 140 James Drive Pine Level, died Sunday, December 2nd, at the SECU Hospice House. He was born in Wilson County, September 28, 1960 and was the son of Pearl Hales Holland and the late Percell Holland Sr. He was married to Pam Wainwright Holland.
Mr. Holland was a member of the Micro Fire Department for 32 years and had been serving as President of the Board of Directors and served as Chief for 20 years. He was a member of the Micro Rescue Squad, a member of the North Johnston EMS, and a member of the Johnston County Fireman's Association were he served as Secretary. Mr. Holland was also a member of the Johnston County Rescue Association where he has served as President. He was a member of the North Carolina Rescue Association and the North Carolina Fireman's Association. Mr. Holland served on the Advisory Board of Micro Pine Level Elementary School and was a member of Micro Athletic Association where he has served as President. He has served on the Micro Town Board where he was the Police Commissioner during his tenure. He retired from Coeco Office Systems after 31 years of employment.
The Funeral Service will be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday, December 5th at Casey Funeral Home in Princeton with the Reverend Paul Nicholson, Reverend Walter Blackmon and Reverend Harold Pittman officiating. Burial will follow in the Holland Family Cemetery on Oak Grove Inn Road with Fireman's honors.
He is survived by his wife Pam Wainwright Holland, sons; Labon Patrick Holland of Micro, and Justin Lee Holland and fiancé Melinda Humphries of Micro, stepson; Matthew Dale McDaris and wife Tamara of Selma, mother; Pearl Hales Holland of Micro, father-in-law; Robert Wainwright of Pine Level, brother-in-law; Scott Wainwright of Raleigh, Sister-in-law; Gloria W. Sykes and husband Albert of Selma and special canine friend; "Chief".
The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday, December 4th at Casey Funeral Home in Princeton.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caseyfh.com.
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Sure do miss Percell. Fire conferences are just not the same without him there. Think of him often as he looks over us as we continue to serve as he would want us to do!
Len Needham
November 27, 2021
Percell was kind, gentle,caring guy.
Lloyd Stephenson
November 27, 2020
Pam, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Bailey
January 23, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Rose Hammond
December 24, 2012
I did not know Percell personally...but everything I have ever heard about him has always been good! I know he will be dearly missed by all his family & friends. To Pam & the family my deepest condolences & prayers go out to you. Love, prayers & good wishes to you all!! Pam...stay strong my friend!
Donna Goodling
December 13, 2012
My prayers are with the family.
Walter Blackman
December 7, 2012
Thinking of you at this time with prayers and sympathy.
Faye Littleton
December 6, 2012
Charles W. Massey
December 5, 2012
Todd and Kim (Hales) Roberts
December 5, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dan & Donna Carr
December 5, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy Holt
December 5, 2012
percell you will be missed by many. thank you for many years of friendship and hard work as a volunteer fireman and resquesquad. from glen allen &family
December 5, 2012
Robert Lewis
December 5, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family..
Rose Norris
Johnston Ambulance Services
Rose Norris
December 5, 2012
Percell will be missed by many!! He was a great man, with alot of life. Our throughts and Prayers are with Pam and the family.
Britney Barbour
December 5, 2012
Faye Langston
December 4, 2012
My prayers are with you all during the time of your lost. Percell was a good man and he will be missed.
Sandy Terry
December 4, 2012
bryan abrams
December 4, 2012
john abrams
December 4, 2012
So sorry to hear about Percell. He was very dedicated, and always worked hard for the people of his community, and across the County. It was my pleasure to have known him, and work with him. Please know that you are all in our prayers.
Dewayne West
December 4, 2012
Mrs. Holland, Patrick and Lee,
Percell was a great influence on many people in North Carolina--his dedication to the Fire Service and his community will not be forgotten. I concidered Percell a good friend as we hunted together for many years in Wake Forest and Kingsboro. Please know that my prayers are with you all during you time of loss.
Tracy Mosley
Tracy Mosley
December 4, 2012
Major & Sue Baker
December 4, 2012
Pam,Mrs.Pearl,Patrick,Lee- Percell was indeed a good friend to all of us. He loved his community. May God's grace and His love comfort you all in the days and weeks ahead.
Remember, when our loss fills us with sorrow, when tears express our heart's deepest feelings, that's when Gods's comfort comes. So reflect upon the mysteries of life and wonders of heaven for that's where hope abides.
Love, Craig Olive and Family
Craig Olive
December 4, 2012
Jr will be greatly missed. David and I will remember all the fire calls and rescue calls we made together. Pam,Mrs Pearl,Patrick and Lee you are all in our prayes.
David and Nina smith
December 4, 2012
Billy and I are sorry about your loss. May the comfort of the Holy Spirit sustain you.
Billy and Margaret Britt
December 4, 2012
To Pam, Mrs. Pearl, Patrick & Lee - We are sorry about the loss of Percell Jr. He was a life-long friend, and will be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlie and Lynn Young
December 4, 2012
We are so sorry. May God comfort you and wrap his arms around you.
Terri Tooley
December 4, 2012
Sheila Blackmon
December 4, 2012
Our prayers go out the the Holland family. Percell will surely be missed. He was a great public servant! Rest in peace brother.
Len Needham
December 4, 2012
Jo Anne Johnson
December 4, 2012
Bill King
December 4, 2012
To Percell's Family,
We are saddened at the loss of Percell. It was a privilege to know him and know that he brought happiness to us all. Percy always helped others including us and we appreciate his kindness. He was and still is a very dear cousin and will be missed. He will live on in our hearts. Our prayers go to you and yours.
Andrew Jones and Family,
[son of Jack Jones, grandson of Lillian Holland]
Andrew Jones
December 4, 2012
SHIRLEY HARGIS
December 4, 2012
Pam so sorry for your loss May God richly comfort and bless you in the days ahead
Shirley Broughton
December 3, 2012
Pam So sorry for your loss. May God give you strength in the days ahead.
JoAnn Gay
December 3, 2012
Pam you are in our thoughts and prayers. Treasure the memories, that you and Percell made. We love you.
Stacey Barnes
December 3, 2012
Pam, Please know my thoughts and prayers are there with you....May you find comfort in knowing he no longer suffers and is waiting on that Heavenly Shore for us....Love, prayers and God's Tender Comfort are prayed for you and yours....Our God is Able...
Teresa Hargis
December 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Pearl and the entire Holland family. God Bless you through this trying time.
Mency Anne Johnson-Paul
December 3, 2012
sylvia Rose
December 3, 2012
Wayne and Wanda Pilkington
December 3, 2012
Pam, So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis Hudson
December 3, 2012
Pam and family so sorry to hear aboutPurcell i know some of what you are going through but every ones case is different i am so glad you and him had memories that you will cherish always
carol twigg
December 3, 2012
Percell was one of my childhood friends. He lived a couple of houses down from my Grandma and Grandpa. Every time we would visit Granny & Pa, we would go play with Percell.
Tommy Anderson
December 3, 2012
To the Holland Family: I am so sorry.
Junior was a very good man. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Tootsie Holloman
December 3, 2012
Pam...I have many great memories of working with Percell when he was the fire chief and I was the director of the Red Cross. May you find comfort and understanding at this sad time. My prayers are with you all.
Ann Creech
December 3, 2012
Pam....sorry for your loss...life is SO short...I pray for comfort for you and his family...I'll try to see you soon... Steve
Steve Stephenson
December 3, 2012
My thoughts and Prayers go out to all of you. Percell was a good man and will truly be missed.
Carol Hodge
December 3, 2012
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Danny & Donna Pittman
December 3, 2012
Chad Driver
December 3, 2012
Percell will truly be missed. My heart goes out to Pam, his sons, and the rest of his family. May God grant you comfort and peace during this time.
Sherri Peedin
December 3, 2012
Steve Stephenson
December 3, 2012
Junior was Bigger than Life. He was one of the Great Leaders in EMS/Fire in Johnston County. His laughter,love and friendship will be truly missed by so many. Myself being one of his greatest fans. My heart goes out to his family and his extended family. May God Comfort you at this time.
Phyllis Edwards
December 2, 2012
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