Cleverne Brewster "Bruce" Holland

Cleverne Brewster "Bruce" Holland obituary

Cleverne Brewster "Bruce" Holland

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High Country Services Funeral & Cremations

600 Glendale Road, Galax, VA 24333

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Cleverne Holland Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by High Country Services Funeral & Cremations on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Mr. Cleverne "Bruce" Brewster Holland, 39, of Galax, VA passed away on August 24, 2025. He was born on November 6, 1985 in Washington, D.C. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James Maxwell and Effie Christine Maxwell, and his paternal grandmother, Ruth Sams Davis.

He is survived by his mother, Veronica Sams of Galax, VA, two sons, Trey Sams and Andrew Sams, two daughters, Adrianna Sams and Sacirse Sams, two brothers, Aundrey Sams and Kenneth Townsend Jr. both of Galax, VA, two sisters, Myesha Townsend of Cleveland, OH, and Keysha Shade (Renita) of Cleveland, OH. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at High Country Services beginning at 2:00pm with Rev. Jeremiah Herring officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00pm until 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family to help assist with funeral expenses under the tribute fund tab located on his obituary page.

The care of Mr. Holland has been entrusted to High Country Services.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

31

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

High Country Services Funeral & Cremations

600 Glendale Road, Galax, VA 24333

Send Flowers

Aug

31

Service

2:00 p.m.

High Country Services Funeral & Cremations

600 Glendale Road, Galax, VA 24333

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.