Ralph Danford Holliday Sr.

1945 - 2017

Ralph Danford Holliday Sr. obituary, 1945-2017, Statham, GA

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Smith Memory Chapel

755 Atlanta Hwy., SE

Winder, Georgia

Ralph Holliday Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 2, 2017.

Mr. Ralph Denny "Doc" Danford Holliday, age 72, of Statham, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017.

A native of Barrow County, Mr. Holliday retired as a Supervisor with the Local 48 Asbestos Association.

Mr. Holliday is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Joyce Kinsey Holliday; son, Ralph "Dan" Danford Holliday, Jr; parents, Ralph B. and Ruby W. Holliday; brothers, George and Rudy Holliday; and sister, Patsy Holliday Gunter.

Mr. Holliday is survived by his daughter, Melissa Holliday; grandson, Tyler Thomas, and Dennis Holliday; great-granddaughter, Carman Grace Thomas; sister, Regina Holliday Brown and Reba Holliday Martin; brother, Roy G. Holliday; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

The Funeral Service to honor the life of Mr. Holliday will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Doug Friesr officiating. Burial will follow the service at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday evening, October 3, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.

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October 4, 2017

Patrick and Theresa Patterson and family

We are so sorry to hear about Doc.Our family always have thought alot of him and Ms.Joyce and now they are together along with ol'Dano no longer suffering!! Your family was a big part of our lives for a long time and I know that it seems like that you cant go on but it will pass. When it seems the hardest just look up and smile and know that angels are among us!!!! Be strong Melissa!!! If there is anything we can do just let us know!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!

October 3, 2017

Marcia Phillips

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

October 2, 2017

Shirlee Kinsey-Evans

Regina, Reba, Roy, and Melissa,
So very sorry to learn of your loss. It is comforting to know that he is no longer in pain and no longer suffering.
Sincerely,
Shirlee

October 2, 2017

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