Carlton Ray "C.R." Holland

Carlton Ray "C.R." Holland

Carlton Holland Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 24, 2010.
HOLLAND, Carlton Ray "C.R.," 78, of Highland Springs, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claudie and Mattie Smith, and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Earsel Holland; his beautiful daughters, Judy Murphey (Allen), Trudy Walker (Doug), Cindy Jones (Danny), and Linda Ragland (Steve); six sisters; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. C.R. retired from GRTC with over 38 years of service and was a member of Ray of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 24 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, where services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 25. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ray of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, 3105 Chatham Road, Richmond, Va. 23227.



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September 27, 2010

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Claudie Smith

September 27, 2010

Aunt Earsel & Girls,
I'm sorry to hear about Uncle Carlton's Passing. I have many fond memories of your family visits to Grand Ma Matties home in Shelmerdine. Uncle Carlton was a very kind and Gentle man. Whenever I was around him as a child, he made me fill special. Your fine family is a tribute to you both! You are in our thoughts & prayers. Love Claudie & Teresa Smith

May You Fly in Heavan with the Angels

Stephanie Borger

September 26, 2010

Alex Ragland

September 26, 2010

Dear Grandpa,

My Grandpa was really Cool. He used to do puzzles with me. Also He used to take me to Mc Donalds.So I could play in the Ball pit and Eat. I Love you Granpa and will See you Soon Enough.

Sierra Maskell

September 26, 2010

Dear Grampa,

I know I haven't seen you much but i thought you were pretty nice. At your funeral you were very handsome and I'm looking forward to seeing your in heaven.

stephanie borger

September 26, 2010

Hey Gramps..We Love you very Much and U will Be Greatly Missed! One Day we will meet again and untill then we will Honor your Memory and Keep close to our hearts....RIP "CR"...Love you...

We Love You GRAMPS,

David and Stephanie

September 24, 2010

Aunt Earsel: I am deeply saddened to hear about Uncle Carlton. I know that you and the family will really miss him. He lived a good life and all of the family loved him. May you find peace and comfort in the happy memories you shared together. God bless and keep you til you meet again. Pat (Smith) Joyner

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