Fred G. Holliday Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Fred G. Holliday, Jr., 71, of Damascus, VA passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA after a long illness with diabetes. He was born on January 10, 1947, a son of the late Fred G. Holliday Sr.and Vivian Jones Holliday of Saltville, VA. He grew up in Smyth County, VA before moving to Damascus in 1969. He was a graduate of Rich Valley High School and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from Columbus McKinnon Corporation in Damascus after 42 years of service. Fred enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Nascar Fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Peggy Holliday, two devoted sons, Charlie Holliday of Damascus, VA, and Duane Holliday of Glade Spring, VA; his precious granddaughter, Celeste Jordan Holliday of Glade Spring, VA; one brother, Norman Holliday and his wife, Vickie, of Zebulon, NC; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to Melvin and Louise Blevins of Damascus, VA, Steve and Connie Blevins of Damascus, VA, Johnny and Cathy Blevins of Alvarado, VA, Lloyd and Gina Blevins of Abingdon, VA, and Terry Blevins of Bristol, VA; and also a special thank you to Nurse Robin and the staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Garrett Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 11, 2018 in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Pastor John Pruett officiating. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Highlands Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Holliday and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.

Fred G. Holliday Jr.

January 10, 1947 - February 3, 2018