Linvel Ralston Holland Jr.

Linvel Ralston “Lynn” “L.R.” Holland Jr. passed away at home on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the age of 80. A native of Arkansas, he grew up in Marrero, lived in Diamondhead and Poplarville, Mississippi for many years, and was a resident of LaPlace for the past 7 years. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force, having served during the Korean War. He was so anxious to serve that he over represented his age and joined at 16. During his working life, he lived and worked on 5 continents, where he mentored a new generation of oil field workers, and helped build the modern oil field as we know it. He retired from McDermott, Global Industries, and Holland Tire and Service Center. He was known as “Grandpa Fly” or “G.P.” to all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he loved dearly. He regularly supported many charities. He enjoyed eating well, shopping, traveling, and spending time with family.

He is survived by four daughters, Cynthia Holland Owens (Chris), Denise Holland, Katherine Robinson (Cam), and Connie Leach (Paul); one son/grandson Chris Holland (Jennileigh); grandchildren and great grandchildren, Steve Pellegrin (Gaby), Christopher Owens Jr., Dr. Jennifer Owens (Adrian), William “Billy” Leach, Dustin Leach, Rebecca Robinson, Alexander Owens, Alora Holland, Quinn Holland, and Ezra Holland; a sister, Ethel Naquin; a sister-in-law, Bobbi Nell Holland; a brother-in-law, Junior Billings; and three ex-wives, Gail Banquer Barrilleaux, Jean Cargill, and Eve Thomas Rametta. He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Rev. Belinda Holland Pellegrin; his parents, Tamzia and Linvel Holland Sr.; six siblings, T.E. “Buddy” Holland (Patsy), Francis “Sister” Rogers (Black), Edith Ledet (Morris), Shirley Billings, Erron “Lionel” Holland, and Diane Elliot (Edward); and one brother-in-law, Sterling “Buck” Naquin. The family would like to express their special gratitude to Dr. Andrew St. Martin for his compassion and care.

A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway. Marrero, LA, on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin on Monday, September 17, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and continue from 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.