Birth date: Jun 18, 1932 Death date: Apr 23, 2017
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Lynne Ray Holladay, 84, of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away peacefully at 4pm on Sunday, April 23rd 2017, after suffering a sudden stroke. His wife and children were by his side. Lynne was born on June 18, 1932 in Pocatello, Idaho to Norman C. & Verna Reddish Holladay. He married Darlene Alice Olson on February 13, 1953 in the Idaho Falls Temple for time and all eternity. He served in the US Army from 1953-1955 in occupied Germany. He graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelors in Business, minor in Architecture and Education. He worked as a Contractor, School Teacher, Business Manager and Architect. He retired as an Area Architect / Project Manager for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1997. In his retirement years he served three (3) full time missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Ghana (Africa), Majuro (Marshall Islands) and Nigeria (Africa). He loved to play golf, tennis, handball, fish, hunt and ski (snow & water). In high school he lettered in football, basketball and track. After high school he played baseball and coached basketball. Lynne was active in several capacities at church, serving in leadership positions and Scouting. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Alice Olson Holladay, his children: Susan Cote’ (Broc), Doug Holladay (Lisa), Sandra Holladay and Allyson Stavron (Scott); Brothers: Jean Holladay (Lorraine) and Bruce Holladay; Brother-in-laws: Dale Olson (Chris) and Darold Olson (Carolyn); Grandchildren: Josh Cote’ (Kelly), Jill Preston (Cory), Shawn Holladay, Kristen Brown (Cody), Jared Peck (Katelyn), Holly Cook (Will), Noel Mortensen (Alex) and Alex Stavron; Great Grandchildren: River, Abigail, Colin, Tessa, Toby, Taylor, Hudson and Eliana; and one Great-Great Grandchild, Lucas. He is preceded in death by his parents and older brother Jayson Holladay. Funeral services will be held in Georgia and Idaho, with final burial in Pocatello, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Missionary fund at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (lds.org) or to the American Diabetes Association. Georgia services: Viewing at Tom Wages Funeral Home on Hwy 78 in Snellville on Friday, April 28th from 6-8pm. Funeral will be on Saturday, April 29th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 3950 Mink Livsey Rd., Snellville at 1pm. Mr. Holladay will lie in state from 12-1pm in the Relief Society Room prior. Idaho services: Viewing, Funeral and Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 6th. Please check the Cornelieson Funeral Home website in Pocatello for times and location (cornelisonfh.com). Final resting place at Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Pocatello, Idaho.Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.Read Obituary
Sister Holladay, I am so sorry to hear about Brother Holladay. He always made me laugh and feel so welcome in your home. I have so many great memories of growing up with your family . Thank you for being such great friends to me and my family. Brother Holladay will be missed greatly.
My Uncle Lynne was an amazing man! An incredible example for me in my life. He spent countless hours in the service of his fellow man. He was a disciple of Jesus Christ. He will be missed here on earth, but will continue on as an amazing ambassador of Jesus Christ in the next life. Love you Uncle Lynne!
So sorry for your loss Darlene and family. Don and I always thought alot of Lynne.
Don and Barbara Warner
It has been an honor and a privilege to have known Lynne Holladay, and to live next door to him for 17 years in Lilburn. Lynne's warmth, generosity of spirit, support, humor, kindness, and love will always be remembered. Lynne was an extremely talented artist and craftsman and was always working on a project around the house, and his creativity never ceased to amaze me. Lynne was always there to lend a helping hand, without ever being asked ( he even mowed my lawn for me for years to help me out, just out of generosity and kindness).My life and the lives of my daughters have been blessed by knowing Lynne, and for that I am truly grateful. All our love, and thoughts and prayers to Darlene and all of Lynne's family at this time.
Carol Belcastro
He was a sweet man, and will be missed very much in the Ward.
Margo Orf
What a great man. I cannot ever recall not seeing a smile on his face. I loved how he would share his talents in woodworking with others freely. While building my parents home many years ago he would just show up and ask what he could do to help, often his skill was exactly what was needed at the time, as we were building the home ourselves and my dad learned a bit from reading books but had some things that were not clear. Sometimes it just takes a skilled master to help teach you the right way to do something. I cherish the time I had to learn from him and be associated with him.
I've know Brother Holladay 4.5 years and he always had a smile on his face. He was always positive and gave encouraging words. Each Sunday, he, his wife and I sat on the same pew. He will be sorely missed.
