George "Danny" Daniel Holland

George Daniel “Danny” Holland, 72, of 196 Nunnally Road S, Pelham, NC went home to be with his Lord on Monday, December 5, 2022 at his residence after being in declining health for the past four months. Danny was born in Reidsville, NC on January 10, 1950 to the late Ruby Odell Holland and Peck Holland. After his father passed away when he was a young child, Ruby married Ira Powell who was the father who raised him. Danny served his country in the United States Army, serving from 1968 to 1973 in the Military Police as a MP and was stationed in Korea. After his service he had a 40-year career in law enforcement. His career began in the Danville and Reidsville, NC Police Departments then when he moved to Rockingham County and began working at the Sheriff’s Department where he reached the level of detective. He went on to work for Long Beach, NC and Southport, NC Police Departments, and ended his law enforcement career with the North Carolina Probation and Parole Department in Brunswick County. After his retirement from law enforcement, Danny started a thriving paint contracting business that he owned and operated. In 2001 he moved to Caswell County, NC and continued his paint career until going to work for Plyer Supply Danville. Danny was a devoted son, husband, father and friend. He had a great sense of humor and stated as he was near death “This can take everything from me but my sense of humor.” He loved animals and always had pets. He was also active with youth sport groups, coaching T-Ball, Little League Football and girl's softball. On March 18, 1972 he married Bambi Morris Holland who survives of the residence. They had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. In addition to his wife, Danny is survived by his daughter, Dusty Lynn Britt and her husband Bill of Banner Elk, NC; his brother, Bobby Holland and his wife Cheryl; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Jack and Billy Holland; and his sister, Judy Rogers. A floating visitation with reception to honor Danny will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Morris Homeplace, 111 Nunnally Rd S, Pelham, NC 27311. Please come and visit with us and share your stories and memories of this great man! The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Cone Cancer Center who were absolutely wonderful. As well as Bayada Home Health; and a special thank you to Ms. Harriet Clemmons Culp for all the love and support given during this time. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to Ruffin United Methodist Church at 9640 US 29 Business, Ruffin, NC 27326. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Holland family.

George "Danny" Daniel Holland

January 10, 1950 - December 5, 2022