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Leo L. Holland Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Leo Laurence "Larry" Holland Jr., 82, passed away peacefully in his home Feb. 13, 2009. Born and raised in Baltimore, where he met and married his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Dorothy Lee Caldwell Holland. Larry's life was first and foremost defined by his deep, abiding love of his family. A proud veteran of World War II, he was actively involved in many organizations within the United Methodist Church, taking special joy in his work with mentally-challenged people. His selfless giving to and care for his wife, family and church community will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Dot; his children, Lee and Jody Holland, Beth and Harvey Trower, Ray Holland, Tracy Holland, Dori and Mark Richardson; 14 grandchildren; as well as his two sisters, Joan Fritz and Gladys Correll. A celebration of Larry's life will be held at his home church, Community UMC, 1072 Old Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, Saturday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made to Heart Havens, 3805 Cutshaw Ave., Suite 414, Richmond, VA 23230; Camp Rainbow Connection, Virginia Conference United Methodist Church with Camp Rainbow Connection noted in the memo line, P.O. Box 1719, Glen Allen, VA 23060; or Boy Scouts of America through scoutingfriends.org.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 18, 2009.

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Fran and Harry Shock

February 20, 2009

“Larry” (as we knew him) saw a need then lent his aid, never shirking or neglecting a duty. Be it for family, friend or community he served selflessly. For his deeds he was loved and for his deeds he will be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they celebrate his life. God be with you…

Betty Sweeney

February 19, 2009

Dot and Family: You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Larry will be missed by all who knew him. I enjoyed so much working with the Holland's all the years I was at CRC before relocating to IL.
Love to all.

Kelly (Thomson) Markey

February 19, 2009

I will miss Larry very much. The times I spent with him at Camp Rainbow Connection are ones that I will always cherish. Larry was such a kind-hearted, remarkable man . . . and a shining example of love. May we all be like him! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Rich Dohm

February 18, 2009

Sorry for your loss, enjoyed all the family info and pictures Larry gave me for our family tree. He will be missed.

Cathy Dohm Young

February 18, 2009

I'm so glad that I was able to reconnect with Larry and Dotty last May. I wish Larry and I could have had longer to pursue family history together. I'll always remember both of them from their wedding photo so many years ago. I hope that the many happy memories of your family outweigh the sadnesses.

Deborah C

February 18, 2009

What a great loss the whole community has suffered. I so enjoyed working with Larry to fix up "Taylor House" for his beloved special friends. My thoughts & prayers go out to his entire family.

Annette Grissom Stephenson

February 18, 2009

Dot, Lee, Beth, Ray and Dori and families,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I have such fond memories of our camping days at Senger's with your family.

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