Perry J. Brown Funeral Home | Greensboro, NC

Obituary For Antoine Holland

Antoine “Tony” Holland, 62, of High Point, NC, transitioned from this life to his Eternal Home on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.

Tony was born on September 28, 1958 in Welch, WV to the late Deacon Charles and Luverdia Holland.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Karen D. Holland-Hairston, Mary Prather; and brothers, Charles Edward Holland and James Ivory Holland.

He was baptized at an early age at Shiloh Baptist Church in Maitland, WV. While residing in Charleston, WV, he was a member of Metropolitan Baptist Church until he moved to High Point, NC where he was a member of Triad Christian Center. Additionally, he was a member and Secretary of Saint John’s Lodge #12, F.&A.M. P.H.A.

Tony attended public schools in McDowell County, WV and graduated from Welch High School in 1976. He enlisted in 1980 and served in the United States Army for nine years. After relocating to North Carolina, he began working as an Installation Technician for Bellsouth/AT&T. While with Bellsouth, he was a Departmental Representative and Grievance Committee Chairman for the Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 3607. In 2013, he went back to school to receive his B.S. degree from Guilford College in Business Management. He retired in June of 2019 after 32 years with AT&T as an Area Network Manager. After his retirement, he worked part-time for Allied Security.

Left to celebrate Tony’s legacy is his wife of almost 30 years, Patricia Miller Holland; daughters Haley Holland, Charlotte, NC and Alexandra Holland, High Point, NC; brothers, Manfred (Janice) Holland, Dunbar, WV; Derrick Holland, Winston-Salem, NC; and Michael Holland, Bessemer, AL; sisters, Pastor Kathie Holland, Lewisburg, WV and Tammy Holland, Winston-Salem, NC; brother-in-law, Marc Miller, Newport News, VA and aunt, Louise Warmley, of Harriman, TN. He also leaves behind many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Tony will be remembered for his love of football especially the WVU Mountaineers and the Carolina Panthers. He enjoyed bowling, golf, cooking, volunteering at his church, and spending time with family, pets, and friends. He will be greatly missed my many.

Services have been entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home (336.272.6109) where a public viewing will be held on Thursday, May 27th, 2021 from 4pm-6pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. A private funeral service honoring his life will be held at Evangel Fellowship Church of God in Greensboro, NC. Due to COVID restrictions, attendance is limited and funeral details will be selectively released. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at Guilford Memorial Park.

Guest Book

Always missing you and thinking of you, Daddy. Thank you for everything. I love you. Until we meet again. - Ace

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Pat, Haley and Alexandra, please accept our deepest condolences. May God wrap His arms around you and give you peace and hope. Regina & Dijon "Blessed are those who mourn, for thy shall be comforted. - Matthew 5:4"

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Tony Holland, it was a joy meeting you as our daughters ran track with High Point Panthers track club for several years. Our family trips, meetings and man the long track meets especially during our team sponsored meet your presence was always a joy. Track was our life for a season. Our girls share the same birthday. Girldads,most definitely. So many similarities that connected us. Herbert and I are so thankful for the times we shared on and off the track. We considered you and Pat friends and extended family. Though we were caught off guard, we will trust God in and through this process. Lord we ask that you continue to strengthen us all especially Pat, Haley and Alex. Herbert, Stephanie & CaJazzalyn Hairston love you all tremendously. RIP buddy.

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We will miss you my friend. May God Bless your family and friends. Pat, Hayley and Alex you will be in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy. If we can do anything let us know. Herman and Charlene Highsmith, Friends forever.

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Tony you will surely be missed by all family and friends alike and the 26 years of my life spent as a co-worker have been honored by knowing you as a person and friend. Your heart of kindness and fairness along with all the fun and laughter will always be remembered. My sympathy to the family and my thanks to God to have had a chance to meet you in this life. Peaceful rest brother Holland. A.P

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Our deepest sympathy to the Holland family. Tony is a special man of great integrity. I have been honored to have known and worked with him in my lifetime. Pat, Haley and Alex are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry & Leatha Chandler

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Tony was a man of integrity and class. He was one of my favorite people to deal with at AT&T. He also very clearly was a man who loved his family. May God be with the family in the days ahead, Dave Burchette

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My Deepest Sympathy To The Holland Family!! Jon Garrett (Jonboy)

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Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Pat, Haley, and Alex. You are in our prayers snd thoughts especially drug this trying time. God's Peace, Chuck and Charlotte Maye

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All my love to the Pat, Haley, Alex, and all the friends of the family. Tony was my best friend, advisor, confidante. Our families grew together through the years. He was an indelible positive influence on me, and I am grateful to God for the gift of Tony's friendship in my life. Praying for peace and comfort, and remembering Tony Holland as a cherished friend and brother. -Ray Riffe

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THE MESSAGE BELIW WAS RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER SPEAS FROM WINSTON-SALEM, NC

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MAY THE LORD BLESS AND KEEP THE HOLLAND FAMILY!! THIS IS MY PRAYER!! NAY THE LORD BRING PEACE AND CONFORT TO THE HOLLAND FAMILY AT THIS TIME!! MAY YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS BE HEALED WITH THE FULL POWER IF THE ALMIGHTY LORD GOD!! SENDING THE HOLLAND FAMILY MY LOVE AND SWEET BLESSINGS!! AMEN AND AMAN🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Sending Prayers and condolences to the Holland family (my extended family).. Praying for GOD'S healing and comfort during your bereavement🙏🙏🙏👏🙌🌈 Cheryl Woodson, Savannah, GA

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It seems like just yesterday we were working together. Laughing with you has been special brother. May God keep you in his loving arms, and may the Holy Spirit embrace your family.

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I thank God for my friend Brother Tony Holland , we had talked abt him getting more involved in the church. He felt like he had gotten slack a few years ago. And told him bro. You can always come back. And thank God he did just that. I look up he was always there. Even through the pandemic he was on line service. Little did I know the last time I would see Bro. Tony our last church food drive he was right there. I will be praying for the family. Bro Conrad Reaves

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To the Holland Family, my Condolences sorry to here of Tony's passing my God keep his loving arms around you in this time of need , love you all, your cousin Regina from Columbus Ohio

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Gone too soon. We all must heal from this life changing event. 50 plus years of memories. Stacey

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To the Family: We extend to you our deepest sympathy of the passing of Tony. He was a wonderful person, great friend and a blessing to have in our lives. Keep looking up and cherish the fond memories. May God comfort you at this difficult time. He will be truly missed. - The Dillard Family / Superior-Kimball, WV / New York City

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Pat I just heard today from a mutual acquaintance about the passing of your husband Tony. I want to express my deepest sympathy to you, your daughters and the rest of your family. Praying that God will grant you comfort and peace in the days ahead as only HE can. 🙏🏾❤️ Cheryl Torrence Farrior, Newport News, VA

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My condolences to the family. May your receive the peace and comfort from God!

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Pat and girls, my heart goes out to you. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and give you peace and comfort now and in the coming days. Hold on to those wonderful memories and he will be with you always. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan Brewer

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It was always a pleasure to see this smile or hear this voice. Tony was a man of great integrity and faith. He was a great example. God grant him rest and peace to the family.

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Tony will be missed. Good guy

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Tony will be missed. Good guy

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Tony will be missed. Good guy

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Tony will be missed. Good guy

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Tony will be missed. Good guy

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Tony will be missed. Good guy

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Tony will be missed. Good guy

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Tony will be missed. Good guy

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Tony and I were friends before ever becoming one of my supervisors. He treated everyone with dignity and respect. His honesty and faith in others is what truly made him special. I and everyone who knew him well knows that he will be greatly missed. Godspeed, Tony.

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I was so shocked to be told of Tony's passing from this life. I will always remember and miss his great smile and his deep friendly way and passion. I remember my last seeing and talking with Tony and what a great Joy it was seeing him after many years. He indeed is a special man and will be greatly missed on this earth. Ron F.

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So sorry to hear of Tony's passing. It was a shock to me, as I am sure it was so much more so to his dear loved ones. Tony was so easy to get along with and talk to, and had a great since of humor. I will always remember him as a very humble, fair, and gentle man. I never worked directly for him, but noticed that no one that did ever had a ill word to say of him. If I could have hand picked my supervisor, it would have been Tony. You will be missed Tony, but will see you again someday. Love in Christ, Chad F

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