1949
Henry
2021
Henry Vann Holland
July 27, 1949 — June 18, 2021
Henry Vann Holland, Sr., 71, of Wake passed away on June 18, 2021 from a long and valiant fight with Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by loved ones as he peacefully transitioned from this life to the next.
Vann was born on July 27, 1949 in Wayne County, NC to Johnny and Lucille Holland. After several moves in his childhood he graduated from James Blair High School in Williamsburg, VA. After meeting and marrying the love of his life, Sherry A. Jones, they settled in Wake in 1972. Vann supported his family as a commercial painter and painted many landmarks all along the east coast.
He is survived by his children, Aundrea (Jeremy), Henry (Stephanie) and Mercy; grandchildren, Jasmond, Rachael, Cody, Brooke, Alexander and Austin; great grandchildren, Jace, Grayson, and Zarah; brothers, Eddie (Cindy), and Scottie (Carrie); sister, Wanda; as well as a host of other relatives. He is also survived by his beloved companion of 15 years, Sam-I-Am.
Vann was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sherry; and grandson, Adrian.
The family would like to thank Riverside Hospice as well as a special thank you to Alma, Drema, Gina and Betty for the wonderful and compassionate care you provided our dad in the last months of his life.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers you consider making a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Vann was born on July 27, 1949 in Wayne County, NC to Johnny and Lucille Holland. After several moves in his childhood he graduated from James Blair High School in Williamsburg, VA. After meeting and marrying the love of his life, Sherry A. Jones, they settled in Wake in 1972. Vann supported his family as a commercial painter and painted many landmarks all along the east coast.
He is survived by his children, Aundrea (Jeremy), Henry (Stephanie) and Mercy; grandchildren, Jasmond, Rachael, Cody, Brooke, Alexander and Austin; great grandchildren, Jace, Grayson, and Zarah; brothers, Eddie (Cindy), and Scottie (Carrie); sister, Wanda; as well as a host of other relatives. He is also survived by his beloved companion of 15 years, Sam-I-Am.
Vann was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sherry; and grandson, Adrian.
The family would like to thank Riverside Hospice as well as a special thank you to Alma, Drema, Gina and Betty for the wonderful and compassionate care you provided our dad in the last months of his life.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers you consider making a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
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