Obituary of William Lee Holland

William Lee Holland was born January 31, 1934 in Sarcoxie, MO to Willis Jefferson & Irene (Blackburn) Holland and passed from this life on January 14, 2016 at the age of 81. Leaving his educational pursuit early William enlisted in the United States Air Force in Carthage, MO in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1955. He began his career in civil service in 1956 in the mail service, then the Southwest Power Administration and the Department of Interior from which he retired in 1986. He was a Boy Scout Club Master for many years taking 18-20 boys on regular camping trips regardless of the weather. He enjoyed teaching them survival skills, helping them earn their badges and merits as well as equipping them with life skills that would serve them throughout their lifetimes. William was also a member of the Cosmopolitan Club of Tulsa, VFW, Mason Lodge 71, and the American Legion. He was a member of Sandusky Avenue Christian Church and had served as a deacon for the congregation. William was preceded in death by his parents and his infant sister. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma Jean (Brown) Holland; his sons and daughter-in-laws, Michael & Lisa Rene Holland and Gary & Lisa Michelle Holland; his grandchildren and their spouses, Ashley Rene & Atul Swamy, Tabitha & Sean Robinson, Amanda & Andrew Peruzzi, Rachel Burgess & Jeff Sanders, and Allen Holland; and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial service 10:30 A. M. Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Sandusky Avenue Christian Church, 1101 S. Sandusky Ave., Tulsa, OK. The family suggests in lieu of flowers that donations be made in William’s memory to: Sandusky Avenue Christian Church, 1101 S Sandusky Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112 or the Akdar Hospital Transportation Fund, 2808 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74129 Ninde Brookside Chapel ninde.com 918-742-5556