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Obituary For Charlie Alexander Holland, III
Charlie โLil Charlieโ Alexander Holland, III, 58, of 114 Crestwood Court, Martinsville, VA departed from this life on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab in Roanoke, VA. He was born January 13, 1967, to Betty Wade Holland and the late Charlie Alexander Holland, Jr.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Derek Antwon Holland, Sr.
Charlie was a graduate of Martinsville High School, Class of 1985. He retired from Georgia Pacific as a floor coordinator after 26 years of service. He was a beloved coach for the Martinsville and Henry County community for over 30 years.
Those left behind to cherish his memory include his devoted wife of 27 years Melissa Paul Holland of the home; his mother, Betty Wade Holland; two loving daughters, Mariah (Nate) Holland of Charlottesville, VA and Brooke (Jacob) Reynolds of Martinsville, VA; three grandchildren, Coi Collins, Edyn Reynolds, and Everly Reynolds; two siblings, Vincent Holland and Tresita (Christina) Holland both of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
A family visitation will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul High Street Baptist Church, 401 Fayette Steet, Martinsville, VA. Bishop Alan Preston will be the Eulogist. The burial will be private.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.
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To: Ms Betty, Derek, and family Little Charlie was a classmate, childhood neighbor, but most of all, Little Charlie was a true blue friend!!! We just chatted over the summer about our upbringing, and the many times we all cheered for "Mavahi", Bulldogs!!! Rest in peace, dear friend!!! Cal and Meeice
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My deepest condolences go out to Charlie's family! Maybe he rest in peace and walk softly with the angels !!!
My sincere condolences to the Holland family. May God wrap His loving and compassionate arms around each of you. The word says we only have to miss him down here for a little while. But when we see him again what a reunion there will be. Rest easy family, until you see him again.... I will keep you in my prayers.
All my thoughts and prayers go to the Holland family Charlie you were my best friend and brother You surely will be missed R Roberts
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God bless the family that he leaves behind. Charlie was a real man, a great husband, a wonderful father, and a dear friend may God be pleased with him.
Sending all of Lil Charlie's family and friends my condolences and a virtual hug. Peace, Love & Blessings. Stay encouraged. Dorothy Wallace & Family
Our sympathy and prayers to the Holland family. Charlie was one of my daughter's first basketball coaches. He had such a love for all of the children that he coached. He will be truly missed. Rest in paradise our friend. Elliott and KiKi Martin, Ebony Walton
I'm so heart broken. My first baby whom I lived next door and loved so dearly before I had Demetus. Love you and Rest in Peace.
I attended middle school and high school with Charlie and played ball with him for many years. Charlie was a great guy and I send my deepest condolences to the family and friends he leaves behind.
Coach Holland was the best. No one has given more to the young people of Martinsville. I will miss you my friend of 50+ years. RIP my heart felt condolences to all the family.
Melissa and family my prayers and condolences for you during this difficult time. Charlie was a great friend from the first time we met at SLKP. When ever we saw each other we picked up like we had been working together for ever. Charlie will never be forgotten.
Our love and sympathy to the Holland family. Charlie was a very smart young man and he will be missed. Peter and Willie Mae Harris
Charlie and I have been friends forever. He will truly be missed. Not only are we high school classmates but we recently shared experiences substituting at Martinsville Middle and High schools. His love for young people was clearly reflected in his life. Rest easy, "Lil Charlie". MHS CLASS OF 1985
My wife Kathy and I were neighbors to Charlie and Melissa on Glendale Street in Martinsville. Their two daughters Mariah & Brooke grew up right in front of us. They seemed like our children to us. Kathy and I are sending our Thoughts, Love and Prayers to Melissa, Brooke, Mariah and all of the family.
Deepest Sympathy And Prayers To The Family!๐๐ผ๐๐น๐๏ธ Rest In Paradise Coach!๐น Carolyn Spencer
Charlie was a great guy, he and I would often talk on the job about everything. I would tease him and call him Nate Newton from the Dallas cowboys and he would call me the same. We loved talking about the Lord Jesus Christ and sports. Going to miss him and may God bless his family!
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