Robert Earl Holland

Friday, February 2, 2018

Robert Earl Holland, of St. James, Mo., passed away on Dec. 23, 2017, in Jefferson City, Mo. He was 67 years, six months and 15 days of age.

Robert Earl Holland was born on June 11, 1950, to his parents Floyd E. and Gladys Cliffman Holland in Nevada.

Robert Holland was a truck driver for over 20 years and did deliveries in Lamar, and also delivered shelving for Walmart and other companies. He grew up in Bronough and graduated from high school there. He loved Nascar, college sports, the St. Louis Cardinals and to read his Bible. He was a life member of the VFW and attended in Neosho. He loved to laugh and have a good time.

Robert Holland is survived by his wife, Patricia; two sons, Kevin Holland of Gulfport, Miss., and Charles Holland, of Kansas City, Mo.; two daughters, Tammy Holland and her significant other, Brandon Bressie, of Neosho; six sisters, Gladys, Graceland, Phyllis, Mary and JoAnn; and one grandson, Dominick.

Preceding Robert Holland in death were his parents, Floyd E. and Gladys Cliffman Holland; and one sister, Beverly.

Graveside services were held on Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo., with Lynn Huggins officiating. Burial was in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo.

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.