of Mountian View, AR
January 19, 1932 - July 8, 2016
Milton L. ''Bill'' Holland, known to many as The Fox, passed at his home in Mountain View, Arkansas. He was born, January 19, 1932 to William and Jean Holland. He was a lifelong resident of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas before retiring from KFFA Radio where he was Program Director for many years. He was a member of the Mutual Broadcasting Association, the West Helena Golf Association and the American Legion. He was also an avid golfer and avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Pat Holland of Mountain View Arkansas; his children, Joe Holland of Houston, Texas, Jim Holland and Jeff Holland of Memphis, Tennessee, Michael Fisher (Brandy) of Owasso, Oklahoma and Jennifer Longo (Jeff) of Southaven, Mississippi; one sister, Sissy Maynard of Charlotte, North Carolina; and one brother, Richard Holland (Patrick) of Stone Mountain, Georgia.
He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Jason Holland, Joshua Holland, Jaimi Hamadi, Jessica Holland, Dalton Boatwright, Brandon Fisher, Gannon Fisher and Jenna Beth Fisher and three great-grandchildren, Olivia and Gaige Henderson and Khalil Hamadi; and also a host of cousins, nieces and nephews including his princess, Shaylea Lancaster .
Honorary Pallbearers are Louis Smith, Sonny Payne and Butch Le Clair.
The family of Mr. Holland is grateful for the staff of Hospice of North Arkansas; also to his sisters-in-law, Diane Lancaster and Liz Cooper and to brother-in-law, Stanley Dirlam for the help and companionship.
The family is extremely grateful to the many friends and family who have offered their prayers and support through this difficult time.
A visitation for Bill Holland will be from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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7 Condolence(s)
Philly Herlein Rains
Thursday, July 14, 2016
I was lucky enough to work with Bill during my time at KFFA, way back in the middle 1970s, and he was a sweet man. Kind to me, the 'newcomer-whippersnapper' and treated me with respect. I looked up to him. Love and thoughts to his family.
Tommy Galloway
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
We in Houston are very saddened by the passing of our Silver Fox. He was one of a kind, as his family well knows. He is now in the heavens with his beloved Mother and Daddy, probably looking down on us now wondering why we are all so sad. I can't begin to tell you how he inspired me to be a drummer. For that experience, I will be forever grateful. Our sympathies go out to the Holland family. I am really wishing that we were there with you to celebrate his life because I know that there is a LOT of celebrating going on.
Tommy & Carrie Galloway
Shirley Brister
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Pat I'm so sorry about Bill You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Mike Maynard
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Well the world lost a very special man the other day but there is no more pain and suffering my favorite Uncle!! From the time that I was a young boy, I longed for the trips to Helena to see you guys. We are all going to miss the Fox, but one thing for certain, we are all better people to have known him.
Pat, the boys, Jenny and all the great and grand children, my heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you during this trying time, but have comfort and solace in the thought that he is on God's course today hittin' it straight down the center cut with his caddy, Pete Maynard lining up his putts and icing down the beers.
I am just so blessed that he was able to make the trip to Hilton Head a few years back. I will never forget walking down the fairway of number 18 at Harbor Town with the sun setting over Calibogy Sound and that contagious smirk/smile he would give me and that legendary deep radio voice saying "it don't get much better than this boys"!!
Tish Saia Hooker
Monday, July 11, 2016
To The Holland family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, u guys were a second family to me growing. Fed me many meals and helped take care of me during my parents spilt. I will never forget that. Mr Bill is no longer suffering and has his wings. He will watch over u all and be ur Gaurdian Angel! I wish all of u peace and love.
Love Tish and Family
Anne Benstead
Monday, July 11, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my heat. Bless your hearts. Love and kisses
Howard and Evelyn Griffin
Monday, July 11, 2016
Pat and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Bill. Our thoughts and prayer are with you always.