Celebrating the life of
Clifton Brooks Holland
July 23, 1923 - November 19, 2007
Clifton B. Holland
Clifton Brooks Holland, 84, died Monday, November 19, 2007 at his residence. The Tattnall County native was a longtime resident of Savannah. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a Petty Officer in the United States Navy aboard the Destroyer USS Izard DD589 from 1943 through 1945. He was awarded 13 major battle stars, two silver and 3 bronze stars, one bronze oak leaf cluster and the Presidential Unit Citation. He was a member of American Legion Post 184 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4392. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church and retired after 30 years as an electronics technician with several Savannah companies.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen O. Holland.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Wayne C. and Zellie Holland, of Savannah, two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy J. and Richard Brigdon, of Savannah, and Rhonda L. and David Burke, of Savannah, brother, Hugh Holland, of Jacksonville, FL, grandchildren, Kathleen N. Holland, Ashley Jo Holland, Cody Brooks Holland and Mary Elizabeth, Buddy and Sarah Brigdon, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Wayne,Kathy & Ronda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families,you will all miss him as you do your Mother,but knowing that they are together will help ease the sorrow.
- Betty S.Holland, Collins, GA
My husband Rich and I want to express our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Holland family. We were neighbors for the last 12 years. Our prayers are with all of you. God Bless
- Richard and Dorothy Bonney, Savannah, GA
My heartfelt love and sympathy go out to Kathy, Rhonda, and Wayne. My greatest memory is of the days we all spent together on the farm in Tattnall County. Home for our fathers and a haven for us as children. My love always, Kay
- Kay Holland Rossiter, Savannah, GA
I am very sorry to hear about Uncle Clifton's passing. He and Aunt Kat were very good to me by sharing their home and love with me when I was in school and working in Savannah. My thoughts and prayers are with Wayne, Kathy and Rhonda and their families. GOD Bless you all. Terry, Sharon, Russell and Wade Holland
- Terry Holland, Fayetteville, GA
Wayne,Kathy & Ronda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families,you will all miss him as you do your Mother,but knowing that they are together will help ease the sorrow.
- Betty S.Holland, Collins, GA
My husband Rich and I want to express our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Holland family. We were neighbors for the last 12 years. Our prayers are with all of you. God Bless
- Richard and Dorothy Bonney, Savannah, GA
My heartfelt love and sympathy go out to Kathy, Rhonda, and Wayne. My greatest memory is of the days we all spent together on the farm in Tattnall County. Home for our fathers and a haven for us as children. My love always, Kay
- Kay Holland Rossiter, Savannah, GA
I am very sorry to hear about Uncle Clifton's passing. He and Aunt Kat were very good to me by sharing their home and love with me when I was in school and working in Savannah. My thoughts and prayers are with Wayne, Kathy and Rhonda and their families. GOD Bless you all. Terry, Sharon, Russell and Wade Holland
- Terry Holland, Fayetteville, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
