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Robert Holland, Jr. Obituary
April 11, 1940 December 22, 2021
The family of Robert Bob Holland Jr., has confirmed his passing on December 22, 2021. And now the time has come to celebrate him. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. He served as chair of the board of Spelman College during an especially critical time in its history. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Holland family during their time of bereavement. in Education from the University of Georgia. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. In 1995, Holland was appointed the chief executive officer of Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream and became the first African American CEO of a majority owned franchise company joining only a handful of African Americans to hold the title of CEO of a publicly traded corporation. He became the first black partner at McKinsey & Company, the consulting firm where he was known as the turnaround expert for major corporations and, for a while, was the companys top-grossing partner. Hollands philanthropy and volunteerism were hallmarks of his commitment to community and youths. Sign up for service and obituary updates. These included Carver Federal Savings Bank, Advisory Board to the NCAA, Lexmark International, the Essex Lake Group, Lexmark International, Neptune Orient Lines, MONY, and the African American Advisory Board of PepsiCo, Inc. The family has established The Barbara J Holland and Robert Holland, Jr., Charitable Fund dedicated to supporting programs focused on the educational advancement of minorities and encouraging their involvement with STEM. In 1995, Holland was appointed the chief executive officer of Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream and became the first African American CEO of a majority owned franchise company joining only a handful of African Americans to hold the title of CEO of a publicly traded corporation. He was a dedicated brother and to his sisters Ruth and June and brothers Bill and Rodney (deceased). Piedmont United Methodist Church 31 Main St, Piedmont, SC 29673. If sending flowers despite the family request for NO flowers, they may be delivered on Fri. Jan. 7th by/before 10:30AM to Grace Baptist Church, or you may instead choose to plant a tree in his name/memory/honor as a lasting tribute.. Before beginning an outstanding football coaching career in Monticello, he coached and taught in Warrenton and Social Circle. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Holland passed peacefully at home with his family in White Plains, NY after an extended illness with Parkinsons. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Holland family during their time of bereavement. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Aka Little Shirley. Always the competitor, Holland was a three-letter varsity athlete at Union College, where he majored in mechanical engineering, while holding the position of class president for all four years. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. He also founded a high school dropout program in Detroit called Make-A-Difference, was on the board of the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program and more recently was chairman of the Northeast STEM Starter Academy in Mount Vernon, NY. Mechanicsburg, PA LOUIS HOLLAND OBITUARY Louis W. Holland peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on November 15, 2021. You will be missed, may your rest be in peace until that great day, when the L-rd shall call. He met his wife Barbara while attending Union. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. March 9, 1955 - He also served as a director on numerous corporate boards. He was kindhearted, loved westerns and spending time with his grandkids. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Pekin. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert A Holland of Franklin, Virginia, who passed away on October 9, 2021, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Funeral H Share Memories & Support They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. The family has established The Barbara J Holland and Robert Holland, Jr., Charitable Fund dedicated to supporting programs focused on the educational advancement of minorities and encouraging their involvement with STEM. Bob was born in Iredell County on December 23, 1931 to Julius and Ethel Wiles Holland. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Published by The Telegraph on Oct. 31, 2021. Holland was also an innovative entrepreneur, starting and managing several companies, including Rokher-J, Inc., City Marketing, Gilreath Manufacturing and WorkPlace Integrators Franchise. Bob also loved to read and study his Bible. For those interested in helping to continue Hollands charitable efforts, please email contact@HollandCharitableFund.com for additional information. He used his studies to teach mens Sunday school for several years. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. He served as chair of the board of Spelman College during an especially critical time in its history. He moved his family from Fayetteville to Cary in July 1963 and was soon after promoted to Branch Manager, then became vice president/general manager for North and South Carolina. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. You may also light a candle in honor of Robert Eugene Holland Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. He also founded a high school dropout program in Detroit called Make-A-Difference, was on the board of the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program and more recently was chairman of the Northeast STEM Starter Academy in Mount Vernon, NY. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ML&J Fund for Children and Youth, c/o of Monticello Presbyterian Church, P.O. His passion was infectious, his calm was reassuring and his love for those around him was enduring. WebOBITUARY Robert Doyle Holland August 14, 1933 July 21, 2021 Play Tribute Movie PEKIN ~ Robert Doyle Bob Holland, 87, of Pekin, passed away at 11:02 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Holland family during their time of bereavement. Would you like to offer Robert Eugene Holland Jr.s loved ones a condolence message? What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? He became the first black partner at McKinsey & Company, the consulting firm where he was known as the turnaround expert for major corporations and, for a while, was the companys top-grossing partner. To plant trees in memory, please visit the, I was a trouble young man Coach Holland was like a father figure to me since both my parents were dead. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin, with military rites accorded by the United States Army and the Tazewell Military Rites Team. October 21, 2021 There is no photo or video of Robert Holland.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. For those interested in helping to continue Hollands charitable efforts, please email contact@HollandCharitableFund.com for additional information.
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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Robert Holland, Jr. entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. Write your message of sympathy today. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. At IEC he promoted the sales of highway construction equipment, including asphalt and concrete plants, and sand and gravel and aggregate plants. He worked almost 43 years with the same company, retiring at age 69. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Robert Judson Holland, 90, of Cary, passed away December 30, 2021. He was a dedicated brother and to his sisters Ruth and June and brothers Bill and Rodney (deceased). He was 81 years old. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. I would have been kicked out of school for fighting but Coach got Mr Gray to give me a second chance, Coach helped me turn my life around and I will always be thankful that he took the time to help me. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Recommend Robert's obituary to your friends. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. He was a 57-year member of Empire Lodge 126, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Pekin and Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Peoria. Bob is also survived by his twin brother Gary, and uncle to one nephew and many nieces. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554. These included Carver Federal Savings Bank, Advisory Board to the NCAA, Lexmark International, the Essex Lake Group, Lexmark International, Neptune Orient Lines, MONY, and the African American Advisory Board of PepsiCo, Inc. He was drafted into the U.S. Army after his junior year in May of 1945. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Pekin. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Robert D. Holland Jr., age 80, a lifelong resident of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho passed away August 23, 2021 in his hometown. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Douglas (Mary) Sopher of Princeton; one step-son, Gary (Flo) Cramer of Peoria; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. But his true legacy is the impact he was able to have on so many. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. August 1, 1951 - Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Bob was a very kind and generous person, long known for his sense of humor and always having a good joke to tell. He was 81 years old.
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in his honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Box 308, Monticello, Georgia 31064. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. He also served as a director on numerous corporate boards. Ways to honor Robert Holland's life and legacy. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website, PEKIN ~ Robert Doyle Bob Holland, 87, of Pekin, passed away at 11:02 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his residence. If sending flowers despite the family request for NO flowers, they may be delivered on Fri. Jan. 7th by/before 10:30AM to Grace Baptist Church, or you may instead choose to plant a tree in his name/memory/honor as a lasting tribute.. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. He was predeceased by : his parents, Louis Mayes and Sally Mayes; his siblings, Tommy Morris, J. W. Morris and Lula Mae Morris; and his great grandchild Arena Fuqua. Hollands philanthropy and volunteerism were hallmarks of his commitment to community and youths. He was a brilliant engineer who helped integrate the ranks at Mobil Oil Company in the 1960s.
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