Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Dink” James Clayton HOLLAND [17732], [24473], [24474], [17733], [17734], [24483]
BirthJun 25, 1924, Rockingham County, North Carolina [24483]
DeathJun 27, 2018, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [24483]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [24483]
FlagsWorld War II
Spouses
BirthFeb 1, 1924, Alamance County, North Carolina [17733], [24484]
DeathJul 20, 2011, Alamance County, North Carolina [17733]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [17733], [24484]
FatherGeorge Madison PHILLIPS Sr. (1891-1980)
MotherEva Mae PENNINGTON (1894-1955)
Obituary Online notes for “Dink” James Clayton HOLLAND
6/29/2018

James Clayton “Dink” Holland


Mr. James Clayton “Dink” Holland, 94, of Burlington, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Burlington.
A native of Rockingham County, Mr. Holland was the husband of the late Helen Phillips Holland and the son of the late Reuben Reid Holland and the late Fannie Baker Holland.

Mr. Holland was retired from AT&T. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army in the European Theater.
Mr. Holland became a Prisoner of War in early 1945 and was liberated later that year. He was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient. Mr. Holland was a member of the 40 & 8 Club, The Order of the Purple Heart and The Disabled American Veterans.
He was an active member of the Walter B. Ellis American Legion Post #63. He served as a member of the Post Honor Guard and visited local schools to explain the history of the US flag to students. Mr. Holland was Boy Scout of America leader for over 50 years.
Mr. Holland was a former member of Glencoe Baptist Church, until joining Kinnett Memorial Baptist church on July 15, 2012 where the Rev. Don Pegg was his pastor.
He is survived by three sons, James Phillip Holland and wife, Pamela, of Elon, Robert Clayton Holland and wife, Patricia, of Burlington, Jeffrey Reid Holland and wife, Penny of Burlington; four grandchildren, Wendy Paschal, Bobbi Jean Williams, Eva Holland and Clay Holland; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Garland of Burlington, Margaret Carden and husband, Garfield, of Burlington; three brothers, Charlie Holland and wife, Helen, of Madison, Leon Holland and wife, Shirley, of Burlington and Richard Holland and wife, Patricia, of Graham.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Holland was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Mary Beth Holland, two sisters, Ruby Atkins and Emma Cheek and four brothers, Clarence Holland, Bill Holland, Frank Holland and Otis Holland.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2018 at Rich and Thompson Funeral Service in Burlington. Other times they will be at the residence of Jeff and Penny Holland, 2112 Walker Ave, Burlington, NC.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 30 at 11 a.m. in the Rich and Thompson Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Beverly. Burial with military honors will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Kinnett Memorial Baptist Church, 1106 E. Morehead Street, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at 
www.richandthompson.com. [24483]
Obituary Online notes for Helen (Spouse 1)
7/22/2011

Helen Phillips Holland
   BURLINGTON — Mrs. Helen Phillips Holland, 87, of 821 Kenwood Drive, Burlington, passed away at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 surrounded by many loving family members.

   A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of James Clayton “Dink” Holland and the daughter of George M. Phillips Sr. and Eva Pennington Phillips, both deceased. She was a lifelong member of Glencoe Baptist Church and a homemaker.

   In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include three sons, Jimmy Holland and wife Pam of Anderson, S.C. and Bobby Holland and wife Patti and Jeff Holland and wife Penny, all of Burlington; one brother, the Rev. George M. “Jack” Phillips Jr. of Burlington; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death by six sisters and three brothers, Erma Dell Neal, Faye Phillips, Delbert Phillips, Opal Greeson, Pearl Terrell, Billie Phillips, Mexie Wyrick, Jean Withrow and Carey Phillips.

   The funeral service will be conducted

   at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 10 a.m. by the Rev. Nash A. Odom, the Rev. George M. “Jack” Phillips and the Rev. Jeanne R. Neal. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.

   The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence.

   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Textile Heritage Museum in Glencoe Village, 1403 East Webb Avenue, Burlington, N.C. 27217.

   Condolences may be offered at

  
www.richandthompson.com [17733]
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