Earl "Doc" Holliday

On Thursday October 26,2023 Earl “ Doc” Holliday woke up earthside and later retired to his heavenly home. Born February 20th,1942 in Wilmington, NC “Doc” attended Williston High School where he was a drummer in the band. In 1959 Doc joined the United States Air Forces where he served for 25 years holding the position as Deputy Commander, 99th Transportation Squadron and Logistics Manager. His time and dedication to the Air force included two tours to Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, Tawain, England and multiple stateside bases. He later went on to serve 22 years as a Civil Servant retiring June 2007. Doc received many awards and accolades during his time serving with both the Air forces and Civil Servants.

In 1971 he met and married the love of his life Sheila Swankie and they remained happily married until she passed away in April 2018. Outside of his work and family life Doc continued his education by obtaining a Bachelor degree of Science Occupational Education from Wayland Baptist University and a Masters degree in Administration Organization and Management from Golden Gate University. Doc was a member of the African American Culture Association and was involved with the community through the PAYBAC Program where he spoke to students in the district to encourage them to stay in school. He was also an active member of the Hispanic Employment Program as well as a member of Syene Temple number 193 of England. He was also a member of the Old Dogs who used to meet monthly.

He is preceded in death by his loving and faithful wife Sheila Holliday, his mother Ruth Dukes, sister Margaret Griffin, and son Larry Dehorney. He is survived by

his daughter Denise Triggle (Don), sons Demetrik Gause (Stacy) and Steven Holliday, Grandchildren Torey Yates, Demetrick Yates, Valencia Gause, Keanu Smith-Gause, Keegan Smith-Gause, Amber Fisher, Alexandria Hill, Sheila Holliday, Alex Holliday and Chris Mallory. Special thanks to his friend Brian Stephens who took him to all his doctor’s appointments and was always there when he needed him.

Heartfelt appreciation to Legacy House and Brighton Hospice who also took great care of him, He would always say “ I’m living the life of Riley” Rest in paradise You were loved by many!

The day is dawn, the sun has set

and before the sun rises I will leave these tears on this page without one regret.

A proud man...

An upstanding citizen..

A decorated veteran.

I'll miss the messages of you telling me how proud you are

You don't understand the meaning of those messages on my worse days even from afar.

Took on 4 kids and my Nanny couldn't have been an easy task

But you did it with all of the ups and downs without even being asked.

Coming from a small town in Carolina ready to take on the world,

A black man willing to put his life on the line for a country who still didn't think he deserves.

Loved by many... hated by none.

We hate seeing you go but we knew this day would come.

"Look to the east for surely the sun will rise and light your way"

Besides "i love you" that was the last message I received and shall be reminded every day..

That as I look to the east and the sun will rise,

I know you and Nanny will be smiling back as guardian angels in God's sky.

-Amber Renee'

Granddaughter

A visitation for Doc will be held Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Palm Cheyenne Mortuary,

A funeral service will occur Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Speakers: David Douglas and George Sulton

A reception will occur Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmcheyenne.com for the Holliday family.