Obituary of Robert Holland

Robert Holland (Hollie) 66, was called home on December 30, 2019. He was born in Monticello, New York, on November 22, 1953. Robert was a graduate of Monticello High School class of 1971 and then continued his education at SUNY Morrisville. Thereafter, Robert began a career in golf operations that spanned over three decades. He was employed by The Concord Resort & Golf Club and The Tarry Brae Golf Course. To say he was an avid golfer is an understatement; the golf course was his life and he enjoyed every moment of it. Bob’s favorite pastimes included watching his favorite sports teams and spending time with his family. He especially treasured time spent with his two young grandchildren, who will miss their beloved grandad dearly. Robert is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mae Holland of Monticello; children, Kenyan Holland and Claudia Diaz of New Jersey, Jarmar Holland and Lachelle Jackson of Monticello; and grandchildren, Kai Holland and Kyrie Holland; his mother, Evelyn Holland of Monticello; brothers, Michael Holland and Joe Holland Jr. of Monticello, Kenneth Holland, Greg Holland and wife Dawn of Peekskill; sisters Joanne Hargress and husband Wayne of North Carolina, Joyce Holland of Florida, Adrian Bailey of Atlanta, Valerie Bailey of Detroit; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his fathers Joseph Holland Sr. and Jasper Bailey and a sister, Sandra Holland Dowty. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 12:00 noon at the Bethlehem Temple Church, 93 Fairground Road in Monticello, NY. Viewing will be from 10am-12pm at the church. Burial will follow the service at the Rock Ridge Cemetery in Monticello. Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello NY; for additional information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com