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Obituary for OTIS ODELL HOLLAND
Otis Odell Holland was born to the late James Holland and Lillian Green of Calvert County Maryland. He peacefully passed on December 10, 2017.
Otis attended Plum Point Elementary School. He continued his education until the age of 14, then he was needed to work on the family farm. He continued working on the farm until the age of 2 3 where he met his wife of 60 years, the late Beatrice Rawlings of Sunderland, Maryland. In 1953 they were joined in holy matrimony. Later in the year of 1953 Otis joined the army to serve his country. After the Army, he continued to serve his community by joining the American Legion and found employment in the construction field. Beginning as a laborer, he soon became a brick layer, where he continued his skills and providing service for over 50 years, while also maintaining his own business, Holland Construction. Otis enjoyed traveling with family and watching his favorite TV shows; Redd Foxx, Flip Wilson Show, and Hee-Haw.
Cherished memories of Otis Holland will be kept by, his children: Kenneth, Quentin, Pasty, Dean and Dexter; one brother, Monroe Holland; one sister, Florence Wills and one sister-in-law Rosalee Holland; twenty three grandchildren, twenty seven great grandchildren, numerous great -great grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a special friend Janell Butler.
Otis was preceded in death by his wife Beatrice Holland; parents James Holland and Lilian Green; 3 sons, James Wills, Ronnie Holland and Michael Holland; 6 Brothers Wilson, John, Robert, Edward, Calvin and Andrew; 3 Sisters Madge, Lillian, Mary, and Florence.
