John Holland M.D.

John Birl Holland, M.D. passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of 57 years to Nancy C. Holland. Proud father of John Byrl Holland, M.D. (Allyson), Michael Ryburn Holland, M.D. (Wendy), and the late Lynn Carole Holland. Loving grandfather of Brittani (Edgar), Heather, Ashley, Hunter, John III, Hillary, Christopher, Daniel, Claire, Emily, and Abigail. Son of the late Walter Daniel Holland and Margaret Ann Holland. Brother of the late Kenneth M. Holland. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. John was a native of Albertville, AL and a resident of River Ridge, LA. He graduated from Tulane University Medical School in 1953 and served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force until 1957. He was a member of Parkway Presbyterian Church and was a physician at Ochsner Clinic. John was fond of Shakespeare and foreign languages and loved farming on Sand Mountain and woodworking. However, his greatest joy in life was his grandchildren. The family would like to give special thanks to St. Joseph's Hospice and to John's caregivers, Cindy Lohr and Debra Anding, for their special care during his illness. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Parkway Presbyterian Church, 6200 Camphor St. Metairie, LA 70003 on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 am until service time. Interment will follow the service at Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in John's name to Alzheimer's Foundation of America at www.alzfdn.org or to Parkway Presbyterian Church, 6200 Camphor St. Metairie, LA 70003. Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.