Richard Taylor Holley, Major, Retired, U.S. Army, died peacefully at his residence in Wetumpka on Sunday, April 20, 2008. Born to John Hosea Holley and Alpha Jane Rutherford Holley on July 2, 1920 in Macon County, Alabama, he was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Montgomery serving as deacon. Mr. Holley was most remembered at the Scott Street Registration Desk, welcoming all with his quiet, warm greeting on Sunday morning.
Major Holley served his country for 25 years with honor and distinction. His military career included two wars, New Guinea, Southern Philippines, World War II and the Korean War.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 11:00AM at Leak-Memory Chapel with Dr. Jay Wolf officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Burial followed the services at Oakwood Annex with full military honors.
Major Holley is survived by:
- His Loving Wife of 62 Years, Peggy Amanda Murphy Holley
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His Daughters,
- Jane Rutherford Holley Schneider (Richard), Travers City, Michigan
- Lisbeth Murphy Holley, Mt. View, California
- Margaret Ann Holley (Harvey Norton), Yucca Valley, California
- His Granddaughter, Amanda Garrett Cousins, Fairfield, Iowa
- His Grandson, Max Bottaro, Santa Barbara, California
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His Brothers,
- Francis "Pete" Holley, Decatur, Georgia
- Ben Stalker Holley (Marilyn),Foley, Alabama
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His Nieces,
- Sharon Bertschi, Alexandria, Virginia
- Agnes Bell, Tallahassee, Florida
- Nancy Breland, Panama City, Florida
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His Nephews,
- Johnny Holley, Lilburn, Georgia
- Robert Holley, Detona, Florida
- Jimmy Meacham, Orange Park, Florida
Pallbearers
- Max Bottora,
- Johnny Holley,
- Richard Schneider,
- Jimmy Meacham,
- Robert Holley, Jim Atwell,
- Peter D. Summer.
Honorary pallbearers are his brothers in Christ in the Friendship-Cosmopolitan Bible Fellowship Class.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to :
- First Baptist Church Caring Center
- First Baptist Church Building Fund,
- the First Baptist Church Foundation
Leak Memory Chapel Directing
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Funeral Home: LEAK MEMORY
Publication Date: 04/22/2008