Jeffery Holliday

HOLLIDAY, Mr. Jeffery James – Age 67, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at his residence. Family hour 11AM Monday, November 9, 2009 at El Bethel Evangelistic Baptist Church, G-5171 N. Saginaw St., with funeral service commencing at 12 Noon, Pastor Danyiel Griffin officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11AM Monday. Mr. Holliday will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 10AM-6PM Sunday. Mr. Jeffery “Jeff” James Holliday was born December 5, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Milton Holliday and Ritz Moore. “Jeff” resided in Flint, Michigan and was a member of El Bethel Evangelistic Missionary Baptist Church. He was an excellent basketball player for Saginaw High School and a vivacious Boxer for the Golden Gloves in the early 60’s. Mr. Holliday was employed with General Motors, retiring after 35 years of loyal service and was a member of UAW Local #599. “Jeff” enjoyed watching sports, playing cards and socializing with his friends at the Old Timers Club. He was a very affectionate person and was always willing to help anyone. Mr. Jeffery “Jeff” James Holliday leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Dorothy Holliday; daughter, Tanya Holliday, both of Flint; 8 step children, Janice “Sheree” (John) Davis, David (Ruby) Moore, Joan Holmes, James Miller, Larry (Teresa) Fields, Rachel (David) Fulton, Cornelius Thomas and Jacoby Holliday; 33 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Yarbra (Kyle) Rand; brother, David Smith of Conyers, GA; 2 sisters-in-law, Phoebe Holliday and Carolyn Bradley; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, John Barnett, Miles and Seeber “Sea Dog” Winfield. Mr. Holliday was preceded in death by his parents, Milton Henry Holliday and Ritz Moore; brothers, Rueben Leon Holliday and Milton Henry Holliday. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Danyiel Griffin and El Bethel Evangelistic Missionary Baptist Church family, Melinda Miller, Mildred Conley, nephew, Dereck Smith and to all family members and dear friends.

Jeffery Holliday

December 5, 1941 - November 1, 2009