He was owner operator of County Store Restaurant at Selma, retired from the Arkansas Dept. of Corrections as a food service supervisor and was a member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church. Other than his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon and Sanky Holland; two sisters Betty Jean Graves and JoAnn Adcock.
He was a kind, loving and simple man. He loved Darlene, his wife and soulmate of 55 years along with his kids and grands with his whole heart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but mostly working. He built the Country Store Restaurant with his own two hands and loved collecting antiques for it. It seemed each piece had a unique story behind it. He was well known for his humor and storytelling and brought a smile to every face he came in contact with. He was a Christian man who loved God and his church and found contentment in the simple things in life.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Darlene Scogins Holland of Monticello; one son, Steve Holland (Traci) of Monticello; one daughter, Stacy Berry (Shawn) of Dumas; two grandsons, Chance Rankin of Monticello and Stephen Berry of Dumas; two granddaughters, Autumn Berry of Alabama and April Berry of Sheridan; one brother, Jimmy Holland (Janette) of Mississippi; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and a daughter by choice Angela Snuffer of Monticello.
Funeral Service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. Bobby Spencer and Rev. Brandon Laudell officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(13)
Barbara Crabb
Cabot, AR Sunday, November 4, 2018 Geraldine just told me Friday of seeing Billy's obituary. It struck me hard because, Darlene, I have such vivid memories of often being a third wheel with you two during high school. The last time I saw either of you was when we "took the class reunion to you" years ago. Ironically, I had just recently done a search online for you and found your daughter-I actually wrote a message to her asking for contact information, intending to post it as a private message on her Facebook page, then lost it before I could post it. I wish I had immediately tried again. My prayers are with you and the extended family as you continue to bear this great loss, dear friend of my youth!Geraldine Woodell
Searcy, AR Saturday, October 27, 2018 Darlene, I was so saddened to read of Billy's death. I have fond memories of sitting beside him and Charles in Mr. Todd's biology class in 10th grade at Monticello High - he even made Mr. Todd grin with his outrageous humor! May God hold you in his tender care.Jimmy and Janette Holland
Horn Lake, MS Saturday, October 13, 2018 Emotion runs high tonight. With heartfelt sympathy and love for my brother’s precious family, we pray our Heavenly Father will wrap them in His loving arms and soothe their heavy hearts and the unbearable pain they are experiencing at this time. You we definitely a brother I loved very much. Looking forward to that GREAT REUNION with you and all our loved ones. Love from all of us in north Mississippi!🙏❤️Gerald & Sandra Wright
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 13, 2018 So sorry for your loss. We will miss him at the Country Store RestaurantBobby & Sandy Hood
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 13, 2018 Darlene, so sorry to hear about Billy. We have many happy memories of eating yours and Billy’s good food at Selma. Our thoughts are with you and your family.MARY MCHAN
, TN Saturday, October 13, 2018 MY DEAREST FRIEND., SO SADD FOR YOU ALL, HAD THEW BEST RESTURANT IN MONTICELLO AND THE BEST HOSPITABILTY EVER, WE WILL MISS HIM MUCH, MAY GOD COMFORT YOU WITH LOVE AND KNOW WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU ALLGENE
, TX Saturday, October 13, 2018 STACY THINKING OF YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS MY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.Chery Gardner
Springfield, MO Saturday, October 13, 2018 Stacy, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family. May God comfort you and give you peace.Chery Gardner
Ray & Virginia Blankenship
Gould, AR Friday, October 12, 2018 Mrs. Holland & family; all of you have been in our thoughts & prayers since last week when we heard how gravely ill Billy was! Our prayer is for God to give you all the peace & comfort you need at this time of loss!Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, October 12, 2018 Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Billy was such a king and dedicated Christian man, loved by all. I pray God give you comfort and peace in your sorrow.With love & sympathy,
Janice
Dianne Lloyd
Monticello, AR Friday, October 12, 2018 Miss Darlene,I!m so sorry to hear about your loss. It was always special to eat at your restaurant, and to visit with you. Mr Billy will be missed.
Jacob
Rogers, AR Thursday, October 11, 2018 So very proud to call this man my uncle...always looked up to him as great role model...Darlene, Steve and Stacey we are really sorry to hear this news!Kay
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Darlene and family, I am sorry for you great loss. You have my prayers and sympathy at this sad time.