Robert proudly served the East Baton Rouge Fire Department for 31 years before retiring as District Chief. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and found great joy in the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Known for his hardworking spirit, devotion to family, and love of life, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Ellen Palmer Holland; two daughters, Bobbette Larkey (Steve) and Julie McMorris (Todd); one son, Carl Holland (Donna); sisters, Mabel Matthews (Jerry), Mary Ann Loupe, and Juanita Fontenot (Mack); nine grandchildren, Joshua Ballard (Holly), Hunter Ballard (Jill), Lynsey McKinley (Chad), Mallory Saucier (Butch), Emily Porter (David), Ryan Larkey (Alexis), Luke McMorris (Paullena), Caleb Holland, and Nichole Guillory (Dillon); and 19 great-grandchildren, Kade Ballard, Dawson Ballard, Sawyer Ballard, Hunter Tate Ballard, Lola Ballard, Ridge Larkey, Jolie Guillory, Jhett Guillory, Brady Stewart, Luke Saucier, Drakeford McMorris, Emerson McMorris, Peyton McKinley, Easton McKinley, Grant Porter, Caroline Porter, Claire Porter, Charlie Holland, and Riley Holland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Leona Brown Holland; three brothers, Harris Holland, Alvin Holland, and Earl Holland; sister-in-law, Margaret Holland and brother-in-law, Ralph Loupe.
Services for Robert will be held at Pine Grove Baptist Church, 21949 LA Hwy 444, Livingston, Louisiana, on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the funeral service at 12:00 PM, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Caleb Holland, Joshua Ballard, Hunter Ballard, Luke McMorris, Ryan Larkey, and Dawson Ballard. Honorary Pallbearers, Roy Louviere, and Kade Ballard.
