Buddy Gerald Holland

Buddy Gerald Holland, 77, of Roland, departed this life Thursday, March 29, 2012 after a long battle with Cancer. He was born July 29, 1934 in England, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife of 37 years, Imogene Holland, one brother and two grandchildren.vBuddy is survived by seven sons, Gerald Holland of Bigelow, Keith Holland and wife, Cheryl of Bigelow, Mark Holland and wife, Connie of East End, Matt Holland and wife, Anna of North Little Rock, David Staggs of Roland, Delbert Staggs of Little Rock, Darryl Staggs and wife, Gayla of Mt. Vernon, sisters, Gail Clayton, Polly Smith and husband, Jay, , Sheroll Pharris and husband, Larry, Kaye Arnold and husband, Mitch all of Cabot, seventeen grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren. Visitation will be at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton, Friday, March 30, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Graveside services by Ashbys, will be Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Forest Hills Cemetery with Pastor Jim King officiating. The family would like to thank his two loving caregivers, Christy Smith and Brooke Ragsdale. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.