W. Leo Holland

November 4, 1933 - January 3, 2017

Funeral services for Wyndell Leo Holland, 83 of Cochran, who went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2017, will be held Friday, January 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fisher Funeral Home. Private burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The 6th of 7 children, Leo was born Nov 4, 1933 to Veola Purser Holland and James T. Holland. He was a 1953 graduate of Cochran High School and an All-State basketball player. He served 3 years in the USMC and was a retiree of Armstrong World Industries after 38 years. He was a member of Cochran First Baptist Church and the Charles Barrow Sunday School Class. Leo was preceded in death by 1 brother and 3 sisters. Survivors include his wife of more than 59 years, Nadine Padgett Holland, and children Keith (Kathy) Holland of Griffin, Kim (Terry Jackson) Weigand of Bonaire, Ken (Beth) Holland of Sylvester, Karla (Terry) Darsey of Cochran and Mandi (Duane) Hortman of Kathleen; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; Sisters, Janice (Weldon) Dixon of Cochran and Betty (Paul) Anderson of Crosby, TX; In-laws, Wallace (Linda) Padgett, Bubba (JoAnn) Padgett, Billy (Janice) Padgett, Jimmy (Linda) Padgett, all of Cochran, Peggy (Leroy) Baugher of Loganville, Paulette (Lee) Watson of Valdosta; many special nieces and nephews. There is nothing Leo enjoyed more than being surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren, and enjoying a big family meal with them. Family will greet friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta GA 30309. Fisher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.fishersfuneralhome.net