DONIPHAN, Mo.-- Robert Lloyd Holland, 70, lifelong resident of Doniphan, Mo. died Sunday evening, Oct. 14, 2018, at Southeast Health of Ripley County.
Mr. Holland, son of Clyde and Mildred (Rongey) Holland, was born May 1, 1948, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a retired car salesman and a former member of the Jaycees and Doniphan Lions Club. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, but his favorite past-time was spending time with his grandchildren who lovingly called him Poppy. Bob was a veteran of the U. S. Army and had served a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #3485 where he had served as Post Commander and a Benefits Officer.
On Oct. 12, 1968, he was married to Linda Reeves in Doniphan and she preceded him in death on August 1, 2010.
Bob also was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charlie Holland.
Surviving are two daughters: Amy Holland and Jill Holland, both of Doniphan; one brother, Dick (and Rita) Holland and nephew, Rob of Doniphan; four grandchildren, Taylor Holland (and fiance' Sydnee) and Macy, Mia and Harper Baugh; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Wanda Reeves of Doniphan.
Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in the Edwards Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in the funeral home chapel with Brother Leon Harvey officiating. Burial will follow in the Hunt-White Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Holland Coat Drive, 307 North Green Street, Doniphan, MO 63935.
Online condolences: edwardsfuneralhome.org
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