Savannah, GA – Stephen D. Holland, 72, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at his brother’s home in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on November 25, 1949 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Wilbert and Emma (Ames) Holland.
Stephen was devoted to sports throughout his life. He was inducted into the Indiana Softball Hall of Fame and was a North Highschool basketball state champion in 1967. He also enjoyed golfing, horseraces, going to the beach and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sons, Lance Holland (Billie) and Stephen Holland; his grandchildren, Ava Holland, Nic Holland, Zac Holland, Taylor Bookter, Christopher Holland; his brother, Gary Holland (Monica) as well as nieces and nephews, Deidre Scheu, Bart Holland, Natalie Fair, Kyle Holland, Danielle Holland and Tommi Joe Hayes.
Stephen is preceded in death by his son, Nathan Holland and his brother, William Holland.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Mike Fritz says
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. He was a great athlete and more importantly a dear friend.
Love,
Mike and Claudia Fritz
Dana Christian says
Gary, so sorry to hear about the passing of Steve. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bill and Dana Christian
Christopher Newton says
My condolences to my best friend for the past 34 years we lived together for 10 years played on the same city league basketball team worked together partied together went fishing together rode out hurricanes together went to numerous horse races together and just played golf together in Tampa this past May. I last visited him this past August in Savannah and he was not only a friend but a brother for life.
I will miss him dearly and my condolences to all his friends and family whom he touched them with his wit humor generosity and extremely talented athlete abilities.
RIP my forever friend and brother from a different Mother.
Christopher T Newton whom he called me “Newt”