Ronnie MacArthur Holley

Ronnie MacArthur Holley, 74, of 821 Whitmell School Road, Dry Fork, VA departed this life Saturday, April 30, 2016 after being in declining health for the past five years. He was a devoted Christian and accepted the promise of eternal life with his lord and savior. Ronnie was born in the Whitmell community of Pittsylvania County on March 14, 1942, third child of the late Luther Carter Holley and Lalia Stowe Holley. He lived all but 5 years of his life in Pittsylvania County where he farmed until he was employed by W. D, Rowe, Dan River Mills, the former Tamson Chevrolet & Toyota dealership as one of the first Toyota mechanics in Danville. He served with the U.S. Air Force National Guard in Richmond, VA and also the U.S. Army National Guard in Danville, VA. Ronnie later became co-owner of Scarce Muffler Shop on Piney Forest Road where he worked until his retirement. After retiring, he was employed as a Pittsylvania County School Bus driver for ten years. He was a member of Whitmell United Methodist Church where he served the church in numerous capacities. He became a choir member at age 14 and sang bass there for 60 years. Ronnie was a loyal member of the church as long as his health permitted. On December 7, 1962 Ronnie married the love of his life, Linda Cook Holley of the residence. Ronnie is also survived by one daughter, Lisa H. Roberts & Gregory of Danville, VA, one son, Neil Edward Holley & Lisa of Gulfport, MS., two sisters, Esther H. Wood and Sylvia H. Tate both of Danville, VA, one brother, David Luther Holley & Charlotte of Quinton, VA, and two grandchildren Zachary Conner, Eric Roberts & Taylor. A Memorial Service for Ronnie will be conducted on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the Whitmell United Methodist Church by the Reverend Wayne Moore. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service and at other times they will be at the residence, 821 Whitmell School Road, Dry Fork, VA 24549. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Whitmell United Methodist Church, 2168 Whitmell School Road, Dry Fork, VA 24549. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to Commonwealth Hospice and Staff, to Dr. Minesh Shah & Staff, Dr. Q. Bill Gai & staff, and to Commonwealth Pharmacy in Chatham, VA. Online condolences may be made at www.wrenn-yeatts.com. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Holley family.

Ronnie MacArthur Holley

March 14, 1942 - April 30, 2016