Nelson Saunders Holley

Nelson Saunders Holley, 89, formally of Major Court, Danville, VA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Danville Regional Medical Center after being in declining health for several months. Mr. Holley was born in Chatham, VA on May 17, 1925 a son of the late William Caleb Holley and the late Sally Kate Holley. Nelson was a proud U.S. Marine World War II veteran. He saw combat on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, Okinawa and was with the occupied forces in Japan. He served his country with pride and valor. On April 4, 1947 he married his sweetheart, Patsy Powell Holley who died on October, 24, 2006. He retired from the City of Danville, Engineering Department and was a member of Emmanuel P.H. Church in Dry Fork, VA. Mr. Holley is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Holland and husband Bobby of Danville, VA, and Janet Holley Brown and husband Thomas of Ringgold, VA; a son, William “Buddy” Holley and Jeanie of Danville, VA; ; a brother Jesse Holley (Margaret); a sister, Betty Dabbs; five grandchildren, Jackie Quesenberry (Tom), Kerri Wilson (Todd), Justin Brown (Randi), Doug Holley (Penny) and Paul Holley (Meagan); nine great grandchildren; and his best friend Roger Smith. In addition to his wife and parents he was predeceased by one granddaughter, Kim Harris (J.C.); and seven brothers and six sisters. A Graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Highland Burial Park with the Reverend Cecil Coates and the Reverend Joe Beck officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery with military honors conducted by the United States Marine Corps Honor Guard and the American Legion Dan River Post 1097. The family will receive friends on Wednesday night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel and at other times they will be at the residence of his son, Buddy and Jeanie Holley, 6056 Kenridge Circle, Danville, VA 24540. The family would like to express a special thank you to Riverside Health and Rehab Staff of the North Wing, the staff at Danville Regional Medical Center E.R. and I.C.U. for the love and compassion given to Mr. Holley during his decline in health. The family suggest that memorial donations be made to Emanuel P. H. Church Men’s Fellowship at 3576 Dry Fork Road, Dry Fork, VA 24549. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Holley family.

Nelson Saunders Holley

May 17, 1925 - July 1, 2014