Holland was active in many organizations including the Tryon Little Theatre, Kiwanis Club, Tryon Fine Arts Center, Lanier Library, Tryon Chamber of Commerce, Polk County Community Foundation and the Spartanburg Council of Architects.  He was a long time member of the Congregational Church of Christ, Tryon where he sang in the choir for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Flynn Brady and two children, Marc Brady of Tryon and Alison Brady Stahelin (Andy) of Memphis, Tenn. and a brother, Carroll Brady (June) of Tryon; three grandchildren, Carolyn Livingston (Michael), Sara Brennan, and Patrick Brennan one great-grandson Mickel Livingston and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be a memorial service honoring his life at 2 p.m.  Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in the Congregational Church of Christ, Tryon, with Rev. Bob Barrows officiating.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the Tryon Downtown Development Association, P.O. Box 182, Tryon, NC, 28782 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, N.C.  28722.

An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com