Joe Edward Holland, 73, of Van Buren, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at his home. He was born October 12, 1942 in Fort Smith to the late Ira and Hester Holland. He worked for Forsgren for 53 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Peggy Holland; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruby (Babe) and Bill Turner.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Holland of the home; a daughter, Traci Duren and husband Marvin of Alma; a son, Tim Holland and wife Michelle of Alma; four grandchildren, Gavyn Cunningham, Logan Holland, Ian Holland, and Madeline Holland; nieces, Iris Bruce and husband David, and Joy Turner; numerous other nieces and nephews; and family friends, Vickie West, Debbie Scott, and Dottie and Tommy Hunter.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.
Pallbearers will be Gavyn Cunningham, Logan Holland, Ian Holland, Raymond Beal, Richard Congar, and Eric Bruce. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Bullington, David Bruce, Geneva Bullington, Roger Bullington, and Charles Wingfield.
The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren.
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