Celebrating the life of
William Holliday
January 03, 1956 - December 05, 2007
Savannah- William Baylus Holliday, 51, devoted husband and father and loyal friend to many people, passed away at home on December 5, 2007. Bill was born and raised in Savannah. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong Atlantic State University. He had a degree in business and finance and worked as a stocks and commodities broker for over 20 years.
Bill was a member of First Christian Church. He was a Sunday school teacher for many years, a deacon, and held various other offices. He was a member of the Savannah Yacht Club and a sailor. He was a loyal Bulldog fan and a real character. He was a gourmet cook and loved gardening, fine wine and the beach.
Bill is survived by Kay, his wife of 29 years, three children: Katie, Emily and William; brothers, Lea Holliday and Michael Holliday; mother-in-law, Ruth Cain Lynah; brothers-in-law, Thomas Lynah, Beau Lynah and Bucky Bryant; sisters-in-law, Julia Holliday, Annette Holliday, Susan Holliday, Cindy Lynah, Mary Ann Lynah, Lori Lynah, and Ruthie Bryant; many nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Holliday and his brother Stephen.
A Memorial service will be held Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive visitors at their home after the memorial service.
Remembrances: The National Psoriasis Foundation, 6600 S.W. 92nd Ave., Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97223-7195 or www.psoriasis.org.
kay, william , emily ,katie , wanted you all to know i was thinking about you all . kids i miss your dad .
- jerry stuber, savannah, GA
Lee,Michael,Kaye and entire Family, I just learned of Bill's passing and Kathleens. I am so saddend by this news. I was just speaking of Bill a few weeks ago telling the story he was the one that told me there was no Santa and I caught my parents red handed that year filling the stockings. I have such fond memories of 64th street and our friendship with all of the Hollidays. You were all more than friends but family. I ache for all of you and know my thoughts and prayers are with you. All my best, Janet
- Janet Doyle Dunnington, Manchester, VT
Katie, Emily, William and family... We are truely sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers!
- Shea and Tina, Portland, OR
I grew up across the street from Bill on 64th Street and am the same age. I fondly remember his parents and siblings. I am very sorry for your loss.
- George Gavalas, Tucker, GA
Thoughts and Prayers to the Holliday Family from all of the Brantley's......Bonnie so wanted to be there....Katie, please come visit Memphis.....Hays
- Hays Brantley, Memphis, TN
To Kaye Holliday and the whole Holliday family. I am so very sorry to hear about Bill's passing, I was fortunate to run into him a few months ago and we had a very pleasant conversation but I had no idea he was ill. I was also very fortunate to become good friends with Bill , his brothers, Dad, and Mother where we grew up two doors down from them on 64th street for 18 plus years. I am sorry we didn't make the service yesterday but I was out of town and did not arrive back in time to attend. Please know that the whole family is in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to call. Your friends, Rick & Susie Doyle
- Rick & Susie Doyle, Richmond Hill, GA
Kay and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Uncle Bill. I am so thankful that we got to spend time with all of you at Sarah's wedding. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Catherine and Jason
- Catherine and Jason Martin, Atlanta, GA
Our prayers are with your family. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers and thoughts. Be sure to take care of yourselfs....
- Gerry Garrison, Savannah, GA
Dear Kay, Cindy, and Beth, Our thoughts and prayers are with you to give you strength and faith. Please contact us if there is any way we can help. God bless your family, Elison and Kim
- Elison B McAllaster & Kim Reardon, Savannah, GA
Katie & Emily, We justed to let you know we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. Have faith and trust in Lord. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
- Marie & Carrie Purvis, Glen Allen, VA
Katie and Family, Joseph and I send our deepest sympathies. You are all in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do. Love, Joseph and Melanie
- Melanie and Joseph Powers, Savannah, GA
Katie--My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Beth Crovatt, Athens, GA
Katie and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are praying for you and your family, and hope that God brings you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.
- Laura and Neil McKenzie, Savannah, GA
Mrs.Kay & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! If there is anything I can do please call and let me know.
- Crystal Luffman, Pooler, GA
William and Family, We are sorry to hear about your loss. If we can do anything, please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With much sympathy,
- Steven and Genevieve Latham, Savannah, GA
We are so very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time. May our Heavenly Father give you comfort and assurance as you cope with your loss.
- John and Pegi Bailey, Savannah, GA
Kay and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My family sends their condolences and our prayers are with you and your children. Jan Lanier Schmidt
- Jan Lanier Schmidt, Hilton Head Island, SC
Kay and Family, Our deepest sympathy and many prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your Friends at First Uniform Linda Ramseur and Lisa Gildea
- Lisa Gildea, Charlotte, NC
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
- MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY, Savannah, GA
My prayers go out to the entire family. May your faith give you the support you will need to overcome your grief.
- Sheila Anderson, Savannah, GA
Dear Kay and Family, How we all loved Bill's fun-loving nature, and how we will miss him making us laugh! I am sorry that I cannot be there with you all at this time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May our loving and merciful God bring you comfort and peace through this time of deepest loss. Love, Leslie Freeman Therrien
- Leslie Freeman Therrien, New Bern, NC
Kay, you and your family are in my prayers and my thoughts. May God keep his arms around you and comfort you during these most difficult days.
- Carol Benefield, Savannah, GA
Kay, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Jay & Jane Hill, Savannah, GA
Dear Kay and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.May God give you peace and strength, Phyllis and Andy Cutrell
- phyllis and andy cutrell, savannah, GA
Kay & Family: Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything that you need in the coming days. With much love & prayers, Dennis and Velinda
- Dennis & Velinda Burnsed, Pooler, GA
kay, william , emily ,katie , wanted you all to know i was thinking about you all . kids i miss your dad .
- jerry stuber, savannah, GA
Lee,Michael,Kaye and entire Family, I just learned of Bill's passing and Kathleens. I am so saddend by this news. I was just speaking of Bill a few weeks ago telling the story he was the one that told me there was no Santa and I caught my parents red handed that year filling the stockings. I have such fond memories of 64th street and our friendship with all of the Hollidays. You were all more than friends but family. I ache for all of you and know my thoughts and prayers are with you. All my best, Janet
- Janet Doyle Dunnington, Manchester, VT
Katie, Emily, William and family... We are truely sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers!
- Shea and Tina, Portland, OR
I grew up across the street from Bill on 64th Street and am the same age. I fondly remember his parents and siblings. I am very sorry for your loss.
- George Gavalas, Tucker, GA
Thoughts and Prayers to the Holliday Family from all of the Brantley's......Bonnie so wanted to be there....Katie, please come visit Memphis.....Hays
- Hays Brantley, Memphis, TN
To Kaye Holliday and the whole Holliday family. I am so very sorry to hear about Bill's passing, I was fortunate to run into him a few months ago and we had a very pleasant conversation but I had no idea he was ill. I was also very fortunate to become good friends with Bill , his brothers, Dad, and Mother where we grew up two doors down from them on 64th street for 18 plus years. I am sorry we didn't make the service yesterday but I was out of town and did not arrive back in time to attend. Please know that the whole family is in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to call. Your friends, Rick & Susie Doyle
- Rick & Susie Doyle, Richmond Hill, GA
Kay and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Uncle Bill. I am so thankful that we got to spend time with all of you at Sarah's wedding. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Catherine and Jason
- Catherine and Jason Martin, Atlanta, GA
Our prayers are with your family. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers and thoughts. Be sure to take care of yourselfs....
- Gerry Garrison, Savannah, GA
Dear Kay, Cindy, and Beth, Our thoughts and prayers are with you to give you strength and faith. Please contact us if there is any way we can help. God bless your family, Elison and Kim
- Elison B McAllaster & Kim Reardon, Savannah, GA
Katie & Emily, We justed to let you know we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. Have faith and trust in Lord. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
- Marie & Carrie Purvis, Glen Allen, VA
Katie and Family, Joseph and I send our deepest sympathies. You are all in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do. Love, Joseph and Melanie
- Melanie and Joseph Powers, Savannah, GA
Katie--My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Beth Crovatt, Athens, GA
Katie and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are praying for you and your family, and hope that God brings you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.
- Laura and Neil McKenzie, Savannah, GA
Mrs.Kay & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! If there is anything I can do please call and let me know.
- Crystal Luffman, Pooler, GA
William and Family, We are sorry to hear about your loss. If we can do anything, please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With much sympathy,
- Steven and Genevieve Latham, Savannah, GA
We are so very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time. May our Heavenly Father give you comfort and assurance as you cope with your loss.
- John and Pegi Bailey, Savannah, GA
Kay and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My family sends their condolences and our prayers are with you and your children. Jan Lanier Schmidt
- Jan Lanier Schmidt, Hilton Head Island, SC
Kay and Family, Our deepest sympathy and many prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your Friends at First Uniform Linda Ramseur and Lisa Gildea
- Lisa Gildea, Charlotte, NC
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
- MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY, Savannah, GA
My prayers go out to the entire family. May your faith give you the support you will need to overcome your grief.
- Sheila Anderson, Savannah, GA
Dear Kay and Family, How we all loved Bill's fun-loving nature, and how we will miss him making us laugh! I am sorry that I cannot be there with you all at this time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May our loving and merciful God bring you comfort and peace through this time of deepest loss. Love, Leslie Freeman Therrien
- Leslie Freeman Therrien, New Bern, NC
Kay, you and your family are in my prayers and my thoughts. May God keep his arms around you and comfort you during these most difficult days.
- Carol Benefield, Savannah, GA
Kay, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Jay & Jane Hill, Savannah, GA
Dear Kay and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.May God give you peace and strength, Phyllis and Andy Cutrell
- phyllis and andy cutrell, savannah, GA
Kay & Family: Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything that you need in the coming days. With much love & prayers, Dennis and Velinda
- Dennis & Velinda Burnsed, Pooler, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
