Walter Lee Holley

Walter Lee Holley obituary, Richmond, VA

Walter Lee Holley

Walter Holley Obituary

Published by Chiles' Funeral Home, Inc. from Jun. 2 to Jun. 5, 2010.
HOLLEY, Walter Lee, 83, departed this life May 31, 2010. He was predeceased by his parents, Oliver P. Sr. and Mattie Holley; and brother, Oliver Holley Jr. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Mildred P. Holley; daughter, Martine Holley; stepson, Nelson R. Lawson Sr. (Sandra); two grandchildren, Nelson R. Lawson and Brian E. Lawson; devoted niece, Mattie Johnson; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday (today) at 11 a.m. at Moore St. Missionary Baptist Church, 1408 W. Leigh St., with Dr. Alonza L. Lawrence officiating. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery. The remains will rest in church one hour prior to the service.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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May 31, 2011

Thank God, Mrs. Mildred Holley and Family for allowing me to remember Mr. Walter L. Holley, and again to offer my heart-felt condolences on his passing last year. He is still loved and missed.
Ben A. Butcher

From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home

June 4, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

George Lancaster

June 4, 2010

Mr. Holley will always be remembered for his smiling face, broad knowledge, caring spirit, and personable approach. He made his family strong, and many friends admirers.

My deepest condolences to Mrs Holley, Nelson, and the rest of the family.

June 4, 2010

Mildred -We just learned of the passing of your husband and wish to express our condolence. Our prayers are with you and family at this difficult time.

Robert & Carrie Lawson
Altadena, CA.

June 4, 2010

Thank you God for Allowing Mr. Walter Holley to be with us for as long as he was. Thank you family for sharing him with us.
He was an excellent Usher and Church Member at Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church.

God Bless and Keep you All.

Ben A. Butcher

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