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1952
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2020
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Willie Holley Obituary
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for Willie Holley
Lando Little
July 23, 2021
Condolences....Willie Holley was a good friend of mine - who was honest, kind and always had a positive attitude. I will miss him. May God give the family and friends strength to carry on and cherish the memories of Willie in our hearts forever. It was shocking and sad when I find out that Willie had passed on to eternal life. His spirit constantly stayed with me until I discovered that he had passed on. To God be the Glory. Once again he will truly be missed.
Joyce McDougal
July 17, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Karen Epps
July 9, 2020
My condolences and prayers are with the Holley family. Willie Holley was such a wonderful kind hearted spirit. I will miss his smile and his laughter. We had some great times on group trips over the years. I pray that Gods love and grace will give you peace as you adjust to his loss.
Carolyn Sarratt-Hughes
May 14, 2020
Condolences....Willie Holley was a good friend and co-worker of mine - who was honest, kind and always had a positive attitude. We miss him. Thank you for having patience with us Citiwide Hymn Choir and teaching us how to sing hymns better. May God give the family and friends strength to carry on and cherish the memories of Willie in our hearts forever.
May 6, 2020
Willie was a great friend at West Charlotte HS. My prayers for the family.
Charles H. Blackwell
May 5, 2020
I was saddened to have recently learned of the passing of Brother Holley. He was one of the people that I was depending on to continue the rich tradition of hymnal singing that I so much enjoyed at Friendship. I will miss you at Friendship, Brother Holley, but I am sure that you will continue to be singing in God's Heavenly Choir. I offer my sincere condolences to your family.
Quentin Woodward jr
May 4, 2020
I was totally shocked to learn of the untimely passing of Mr Holley.
He graciously welcomed me into both the Friendship Missionary Baptist Churchs Hymn Choir and the City Wide Hymn Choir. His faithful and dedication to both choirs is well known..
I offer my deepest sympathy to his family during this time of bereavement.
ROBERT MEEKS
April 23, 2020
Through many years and associations, we were friends, classmates and fellow workers at the CMGC. You helped lead the WEST CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970 and we were headed to our 50th reunion. When we do, know that though your chair is unfilled, our hearts are filled with LION Pride just from having you as a classmate and leader. Go on, now to your everlasting reward. Rest on with the ancestors. I know you are singing and smiling. May God bless and comfort your family and friends...
Silver Mount Missionary Baptist Church, Jr. Hymn Choir
April 22, 2020
Our prayers are extended to the family and friends. We will miss seeing and hearing him at the various Hymn Choir anniversaries.
Cheryl Cathe-McManus
April 21, 2020
May loving thoughts of Willie live forever within your heart and all the beautiful memories of him you find peace.
West Charlotte class of 1970
Kevin Sanders
April 21, 2020
My condolences to the family. Always enjoyed hearing this hymn choir leader sing. Rest on soldier you fought a good fight in the army of the....
Deborah Reeves
April 21, 2020
To the family of Wiley Holley.
Willie was my high school classmate. He was always fun and entertaining. He will truly be missed. May God give you strength and comfort during your times of bereavement!!
butch spears
April 21, 2020
thank you mr. holley for the many years with the fellowship choir traveling far and near singing GODS praises. gonna miss you uncle holley
you and uncle paul singing in the choir together again. RIP UNCLE HOLLEY
April 21, 2020
To the Holley Family let the love of God keep the loving memory of a wonderful person in your hearts in your time of sorrow.
Classmate/WC F. Drakeford, Dayton,OH.
Michael Glover
April 20, 2020
My condolence is with the Holley Family May God Bless you during this difficult time.
Rosemary Gladden
April 20, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. His spirit will be with you always. Weeping Willow Hymn Choir Member.
April 20, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family. He will be missed by many. Thank God for his service to all. May he rest in peace. Love, J.Orr Anthony Family
Sis Partlow
April 20, 2020
My Brother My Friend. Thank you for the years of our unwavering and continued relationships. I will miss our talks about nothing, and the debriefs we'd have before and after our Citywide Hymn Choir ministering events. I will miss our conversations and reminiscing about other loved ones "Ms. Lucille". I'll miss hearing you say "Well, so and so has "Caught the High Land Winds" and went on to Glory. Now my friend, it's your turn. I can't call you and say it to you, but I know in my spirit that you announced your roll call to me before you took flight. Now I say, "my friend, has Caught the High Land Winds" and went on to glory. Sleep on my brother and take your much desired rest. I will see you when I get there. FOREVER in my thoughts and in my heart. Partlow
Citywide Hymn Choir
April 20, 2020
We already miss you dearly. You were our leader and you taught us well. Thank you for your Service to God and to the Kingdom of God. We will continue to keep close to our hearts all the Hymnology standards you taught us and the way you showed us how to be good hymn choir members and leaders. We Love You Bro. Holley. CITYWIDE HYMN CHOIR - Charlotte, NC
Bettye Burris
April 19, 2020
My condolences to the family, praying for your strength and comfort at this difficult time.
Harriett Platt Mendinghall
April 19, 2020
I loved seeing the look on his face when I called him by his childhood nickname even after 60+ years. "Doodie, you will be missed."
Bowen Family reunion
April 19, 2020
I know you are singing in the heavenly choir with all of those that has gone on before. We will miss you. Gone to soon
Fred & Nelda Tatum
April 19, 2020
We are so thankful that Willie Holley was a member of the Friendship family. May the comfort of the Holy Spirit be with your family during this time.
Gladys Kennedy
April 19, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. And that God keeps you always in His care.
Crystal Garris
April 19, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go to the Family. You have my deepest condolences. I will miss seeing Brother Holley at Friendship, singing in the Church Choir and leading those soul stirring and foot stomping hymns. Rest in peace with the Lord.
Gary Parks
April 19, 2020
May God keep him .
Bible Class Prayer Band
April 19, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rev Brown
April 19, 2020
RIP my Brother, Bible Class Prayer Band #1
CHARLENE GOODE
April 19, 2020
I AM STILL ILL IN SHOCK AT HIS PASSING ! HE WAS MY BUDDY A SUCH A TRUE FRIEND TO ME. LOVED HIM. NOT ONLY AS MY CLASSMATE BUT WHEN WE GREW UP IN THE SAME CHURCH.
Alexander Funeral Home, Inc.
April 19, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
April 18, 2020
In your sorrow, may each thought, each prayer, each kindness be a gentle comfort to you each day. St. Paul Community Baptist Church
Hymn Choir
Lynetta Barnes Chisolm
April 18, 2020
I am still shocked and heartbroken at this loss of a truly a wonderful person. I will always hold dear our conversations related to his travels and will miss his strong voice as he led the hymn choir at Friendship. Rest in peace, my friend! May God bless your soul.
Vickie Holley
April 18, 2020
A person that departs from earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept our condolences, he will not be forgotten.
Vickie Holley & Family
George/Margaret Holloway Jr.
April 18, 2020
A dear dear friend taken so soon. Holley, as we so affectionally called you, will be greatly missed by many people. The holidays won't be the same without your smile. May you rest in peace my friend.
Martha Stroud
April 18, 2020
Rest In Peace
Marilynn Teeter Moore
April 17, 2020
My prayers are with the family GOD IS FAITHFUL AMEN.
Wright Joyce
April 17, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 17, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Mount Zion Baptist Church Family McConnells,SC Dr. AJ Johnson, Senior Pastor
Kimberli Bowen
April 17, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Patricia Brunson
April 17, 2020
Times like this is always the hardest,but I know you are Smiling and Happy to see all the Family.Doodie(Willie) You will Forever be in Our Hearts. I will miss you answering the phone saying Hey Cuz! RIH LOVE PAT&AUNT FLONNIE THE HOLLEY FAMILY BALTO.MD
Brenda Haywood
April 16, 2020
Although we are suffering a loss, there I a celebration in heaven
George Willie Dot Gloria Deb & Roberta Green
April 16, 2020
We are saddened at the loss of a dear loved one, Holley, who has been a part of our family for over 60 years. He has been a son, a brother and a very good friend who we will deeply miss.
Our sincerest condolences, The Green Family
Matt. 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Sadie Reid-Brown
April 16, 2020
Rest In Peace dear classmate. You were a huge rock to a lot of people. Prayers to the Holley Family.
Donna Parker
April 16, 2020
To the Family of Mr. Willie Holley...
I extend to you my sincerest condolences. He was a gentle and kind person. The kind we need in the world were living in today. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Rest from your journey Willie and feel the peace and joy you brought to so many.
Blessings and love...
Donna Parker - Durham, NC
Yvonne Patton
April 16, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Yvonne Bowen-Patton
April 16, 2020
I know you are happy singing in the heavenly choir. Rest in the arms of Jesus till we meet again.
Barbara Roseman
April 16, 2020
My sincerest condolence to your family and friends. I will always remember your beautiful smile and your gentle spirit. RIH my classmate. WCHS - 1970.
Barbara Coleman Roseman
Dorothy Morrow
April 16, 2020
It's sad to lose you, such and fun loving and wonderful person. I'll always remember that "Hehehe" laugh and that shout of pleasure when you were having fun. You have moved on to the choir of the angels and how much sweeter does it sound with his voice. You will be missed but your spirit is free. God Speed...
Brends Weathers
April 16, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
June Leath
April 16, 2020
My sincerest thoughts, prayers, and heartful sympathy to the family. May his memories live in our hearts forever.
John W Love
April 16, 2020
To the Family of Willie Holley: Our prayers are with you. John and Harriet Gentry Love. Charlotte, NC.
Phyliss Caldwell
April 16, 2020
My sincerest condolences as we all mourn the loss of a brother, friend, co-worker and confidante. He will truly be missed. My prayers go out to all the family members and friends.
Valerie Singleton
April 16, 2020
We will miss him. You have my condolence.
Alan Rousseau
April 15, 2020
Rest my friend & classmate
Lynda Gresham-Moore
April 15, 2020
Rest gently in God's Sweet Peace Willie. Surely you'll be singing in that Big Heavenly Hymn Choir.
You'll be surely missed.
Cynthia Strong -Anthony
April 15, 2020
Rest peaceful my classmate and friend will never forget that smile
Tanya Wilson
April 15, 2020
Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Blessings.
Veronica Hill
April 15, 2020
Rest easy cousin... this is a hard one
Wayne Hawkins
April 15, 2020
Rest in peace Bro. Holley, will never forget your smile, you had an attitude that complemented your smile. Peaceful to all that were around.
Wayne Hawkins
April 15, 2020
Rest in peace Bro. Holley, will never forget your smile. You had a peaceful attitude about everything, Good Bye my Friend.
Jean Michael-Reid
April 15, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful friend. We will love you and miss you always.
Shenetta Reid
April 15, 2020
My condolences to the Holley family. RIP my friend.
Carolyn Cochran Fuller
April 15, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
"Dub C You Know"
Barbara Brown/Phillips
April 15, 2020
Rest In Peace Willie, my last words to you was I Love You, God loved you more . Gonna miss you.❤
Barbara Ashford
April 14, 2020
we are sad to learn the death of a faithful man of God has gained his wings and went home to be with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. He was faithful until death. Another soldier went home on the morning train. At this time to the family we send our condolences from the City Wide Hymn Choir. God bless and give your family strength peace and comfort during this time of bereavement. Bro Willie Holly will be truly missed. God bless until we met again.
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