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Obituary for NATHANIEL EDWARD 'Fish' HOLLAND
Nathaniel Edward Holland, known as "Fish" of Sunderland, Maryland was born on June 14, 1928 to the late Lola Wills and Edward Holland.God in his infinite wisdom dispatched his angels to The Calvert County Nursing Center on January 4, 2011. Now he is free from all pain and suffering and has eternal rest.Nathaniel was educated in the Calvert County public schools system. In his early years he attended Mt. Hope United Methodist Church in Sunderland, Maryland. He was employed with The Maryland State Highway Commission and construction companies. He also farmed and landscaped.He enjoyed listening to music and T.V. Game shows. He found great joy in spending time with his family and friends; He was always happy to entertain visitors and would spend hours talking and reminiscing about the "good old days." Nathaniel loved cars especially his Ford Falcon and Ford Maverick. He was always ready to take a ride.Fish will always be remembered for the fun limericks he sang about himself and his "little Salandis" as he like to call his son philander. His unique knack for making others laugh will truly be missed by all.He leaves to cherish his memory Sons: Philander & Sherman Holland; Grandchildren: Desonya Sellman, Iman, Jayden & Demetrius Holland; Brothers: Clyde W., Wilson L., George C. Holland & Lee S. Wills (Melvalee), Sisters: Ida A. Chambers (Carroll), Mary Helen Jones, Theresa E. Holland, Mary L. Holland-Savoy (James), Geraldine Sharps (Richard), Elizabeth Holloway (Roy), Christine Wills, Madeline Spriggs, Katina Giles; Aunts: Dorothy Pinkney & Laura Holland; a Loving and Devoted friend Alberta Sewell, a special cousin Cheryl Gorman-Plater, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.Preceding him in death were Brothers: Carroll & Edward Holland, Leroy Jones, and Montgomery Wills; Sisters: Rita Wills, Audrey Hall & Queenie Smith as well as a very special cousin Odell S. Gorman.
Cemetery:
Ernestine Jones Cemetery 3000 Dalrymple Road Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 (map/driving directions)
Visitation:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Mt. Gethsemane Holiness Church 676 Ponds Wood Road Huntingtown, MD 20639 on Monday, January 10, 2011 (map/driving directions)
Service:
11:00 AM at Mt. Gethsemane Holiness Church 676 Ponds Wood Road Huntingtown, MD 20639 on January 10, 2011 (map/driving directions)
