John L Holliday Sr

John L. Holliday was born December 12th 1949 in Wilmington North Carolina to William and Florence Holliday. He departed this earth to be with the Lord January 1st 2025 . John was educated in the Wilmington North Carolina public school system and received his degree from Winston-Salem University where he was a standout football player and member of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity. John worked as a counselor for serval years at Sycamore Group Home where he was a mentor and father figure to troubled young men. He believed everyone should have a someone to listen to. After his departure from the group home; John worked for and retired from Louis Dreyfus Distribution Center and became an owner and operator of MJ-VEL Janitorial Services. John loved being a provider for his family and was a devoted husband to Mattie Holliday for 48 years. John never missed an opportunity to shower the love of his life with many expressions of love and truly exemplified the sanctity of marriage. He was a man of integrity, humility, wisdom and thoughtfulness. Alongside his wife, John was and remained a champion for individuals with mental and physical disabilities helping to raise and care for numerous children and adults until his passing. John was a lover of the ocean and loved to be near the beaches where could fish until the sun retired. He especially loved returning home to Wilmington NC to be with family and to go fishing. In addition to fishing John loved watching his Yankees, was an avid gardener and enjoyed researching The Buffalo Soldiers. John especially loved to shop for his family and never met a Costco, BJ’s Shop Rite or The Restaurant Depot he didn’t like. His favorite drink of choice was his beloved Fiji Water and Coconut Water. John leaves to cherish his beautiful memories to his wife Mattie Holliday, son John Holliday Jr.(Rayna) daughter Tina Williams (Don) daughter Loretta Bryson (Larry II) Demetrius Pinder (Heather) Andre Ricks (Marlene) Ronydall Dobson, daughter Tracy Matthews, Ronald Gibler Parents (Proceeded in death William and Florence Holliday. Siblings: Willeen Holden (Preceded) Earline James,William Holliday,James Holliday (Joann) Patricia Mack (Ernest) Grandchildren Kayla, TyQuan ,Khaiyla, Branden, Brea, Brianna, Jamere, Jayda,Gabriella,Tre’Sean,Jamysiah, Jayvon,Larry Bryson III. Special grands: Austin,Dustin,Zakiya,Genesis Longtime friend:Artis Owens. Special niece Sharron Dixon Host of nieces and nephews. John’s favorite ending remarks was “I love you and there’s nothing you can do about it”

John L Holliday Sr

December 12, 1949 - January 1, 2025