Haywood Dail Holderness Jr.

Mary, So sorry to hear about Haywood. He was a great man and loved by so many people. This is Darlene DeLong Willis. My family went to Grace many years ago. Both you and Haywood have been fondly remembered by me over the years.

Dear Holderness family, I am so sorry to express my sympathy so late, but I just found out about dear Haywood´s passing this minute! Your family meant so much to us when we were Durham. You all just took us in as family when my sister was sick with cancer at Duke! I have so many memories of your precious Haywood! He was so much fun! No doubt he is having fun in Heaven. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Godspeed, Cristina Brescia Michta

I met Haywood In Mobile as a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. For some reason his name popped into my mind this afternoon. I googled the name and found he had transitioned to the beloved beyond. I recall him and Mary with much appreciation for the four years they spent in Mobile interacting with with me and my family. Blessings, Janet Southall Connell

My thoughts and prayers are with the Holderness family. Haywood and Mary were one of the first couples I met when I began working at the Cypress of Raleigh. Haywood was always so kind and generous, made sure to bring positivity to every conversation, and just knew how to make others smile in every conversation. I will miss him dearly. Sending my deepest condolences to Dail, Penn, Laurie, Kim, and Haywood's grandchildren who we know he adored.

This righteous man led me, and many others, to the glories that are Christ. My deepest love and condolences to his family. Haywood embodied all that is right with the love, and the teaching, of our Savior!

As Director of Westminster School, I welcomed Haywood to WPC as Pastor AND as father of two young sons. Haywood and Mary were supportive of the School program throughout their years at WPC. He was a true friend, a kind "sounding board", and an inspiration. It was truly a Blessing to work with him on the Church staff until his retirement. I´m most appreciative of his introducing me to our best friend, "MAC"!!!! He generously shared his time making sure all of our staff was well versed on...

Prayers for the family. Haywood had a pastor´s heart.

Prayers to your family as you grieve the death of Haywood. He was an amazing pastor, one who recognized the importance of Christian education and supported his staff like no other pastor I know. I was privileged to serve with him on staff in 2000, and then along side him as an active member of WPC until he retired. He was gracious, encouraging, supportive and his ability to invite people to join in ministry--finding things for folks to do that matched their gifts was incredible. He was...