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Jay Holland Obituary

Jay S. Holland NORFOLK - Jay Stephen Holland, 71, passed away Nov. 16, 2009. Mr. Holland was born in Maysville, N.C., to the late Samuel Holland and Annie Mae Eubanks Holland. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a master chief petty officer after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Rosie M. Holland; a son, Kevin S. Holland of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; two brothers, Gene Holland of New York and Eddie Holland of Norfolk; and a sister, Debbie Holland of Jacksonville, N.C. A funeral will be private. Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norview Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Friends may offer condolences at www.mem.com.

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

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Gail & Lee Wood

November 28, 2009

Jay was our dear friend...what he had was yours..if you wanted it. He was always generous. I don't think in all the years we knew him he was physically healthy, but we never heard him complain. He was full of jokes and laughter. He and Rosy were so much fun. We will miss him Rosy. We hope you can have peace knowing he does not hurt anymore. We love U,
Gail & Lee Wood

reed lampley

November 22, 2009

Jay will be missed by many. I only knew him from thursday nights. When he spoke I had my ears perk up so I could hear his words of wisdom. He was the kind of person who made me want to go on thursdays. Reed Lampley

Joe Lowrey

November 22, 2009

Jay, a man with a quiet strength I admired a great deal. He has left that with us. I am grateful that I had the chance to know him and know about him through his unselfish willingness to help others. One day at a time, trudging the road to happy destiny.

And Rosie. My thoughts & prayers are with you..

Dave Hendrickson

November 22, 2009

Jay was such a dear, kind man. I'm going to miss his Thursday night stories, his contagious laugh and his gentle humor. I was very lucky to have known him these last few years.

Barbara Stachurski-Preston

November 18, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. I know how close the two of you were. He is saving you a spot now. You'll be together again. In the meantime, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Barbara

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