HOLLAND

 Billy Paul Holland, 67, of Tool passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 7. Bill was born and raised in Daingerfield. He attended Sam Houston State University where he received a Bachelors of Science Degree. He recently retired from his job at Terrell State Hospital after 15 years of service. Bill was a kind hearted, caring man and any person that met him came to know this very quickly.

A Celebration of Life was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church. Interment followed at Spring Hill Cemetery. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Pauline Holland and his soulmate Virgil Lee Bentley.

He is survived by his niece Dee Ann Russell and her husband Cary; partner Gary Doyle and his mother Thelma; sister in law Phyllis Tauber; nephews Cecil & Tim Bentley; great nieces Heather & Amber Russell; lifelong friend Layne Zimmer.

The family would like to thank the staff of Solaris Hospice. Your love, caring and compassion meant more than words can ever say.

A personal tribute may be made online at www.eubankcedarcreek.com