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Melvin Ray Holland Sr.

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Melvin Ray Holland Sr.

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21 Jun 2019 (aged 76)
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Portsmouth, Portsmouth City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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CHESAPEAKE- Melvin Ray Holland, 76, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019. He was born on January 26, 1943 to the late James E. Holland and Beulah Griffin Jones.

He was also predeceased by his son, Melvin Ray Holland, Jr.

Melvin owned Holland Body Shop and 258 Auto Parts and Salvage Yard, and was part-owner of Boggies, Tavern on the Green and Riverfront Restaurant. He also worked for Hoffman Cadillac and Cavalier Ford. He was a member of Elizabeth Manor Country Club for 40 years, Ambassador Club for 30 years, Riverfront Golf Club for 3 years, and Masonic Lodge for 30 years. Melvin loved golf and his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 20 years, Lorraine Greene Holland; son, Mark Holland (Lauren); step-son, Ernest “Buddy” Poe; brothers, Kelly Holland (Martha), Gary Holland, Larry Holland (Nikki); a grandchildren, Talon, Luke, Logan, Codie, and Garrett; niece, Kila Holland; and nephews, Steve, David, and Eddie Holland.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 AM on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Sturtevant Funeral Home Portsmouth Blvd Chapel.
CHESAPEAKE- Melvin Ray Holland, 76, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019. He was born on January 26, 1943 to the late James E. Holland and Beulah Griffin Jones.

He was also predeceased by his son, Melvin Ray Holland, Jr.

Melvin owned Holland Body Shop and 258 Auto Parts and Salvage Yard, and was part-owner of Boggies, Tavern on the Green and Riverfront Restaurant. He also worked for Hoffman Cadillac and Cavalier Ford. He was a member of Elizabeth Manor Country Club for 40 years, Ambassador Club for 30 years, Riverfront Golf Club for 3 years, and Masonic Lodge for 30 years. Melvin loved golf and his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 20 years, Lorraine Greene Holland; son, Mark Holland (Lauren); step-son, Ernest “Buddy” Poe; brothers, Kelly Holland (Martha), Gary Holland, Larry Holland (Nikki); a grandchildren, Talon, Luke, Logan, Codie, and Garrett; niece, Kila Holland; and nephews, Steve, David, and Eddie Holland.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 AM on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Sturtevant Funeral Home Portsmouth Blvd Chapel.

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  • Created by: KLS
  • Added: Jun 21, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200359412/melvin_ray-holland: accessed ), memorial page for Melvin Ray Holland Sr. (26 Jan 1943–21 Jun 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 200359412, citing Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Portsmouth City, Virginia, USA; Maintained by KLS (contributor 47564246).