Curtis D Holland

Curtis D. Holland was born on October 21, 1942, to the late Howard G. Holland and Susan E. Holland. He transitioned on August 7, 2025. 
He was raised in Albemarle County, Cobham, Virginia, and attended public school.

Curtis joined the United States Navy in March 1963 and retired in March 1983 with an Honorable Discharge. The majority of his retirement was spent in Norfolk, Virginia.

Curtis was a strong, independent, intelligent man. He had many talents and skills. Cooking was one of his favorites. He consistently practiced fulfilling his purpose in life, which was to help others, especially those in need.

His memories will be celebrated by: Sisters Maxine Holland, Ernestine M. Holland-Murray; brother, George H. Holland (Regina); sons, Jerry Holland, Curtis Holland, Howard Holland, Anthony Britt, and Tony Britt; and forever and dedicated friends, cousins Ernest Bates, Celester Haynes, Benton Collins, and Marie Collins Martinette.

Please join us to celebrate Curtis life on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 11:00 am at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, Virginia, 23434. As we pay our respects, let us remember the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "It is not length of life, but depth of life." Curtis D. Holland's life was indeed deep, filled with service, love, and dignity.

We invite everyone who knew Curtis to share stories, memories, and photos of him on his memorial page. These shared memories will serve as a lasting tribute to his remarkable life.

To the Holland family, we at  D. D. Watson offer our most sincere sympathy and condolences. Our prayer continues to be that your abiding faith in God will lend to you a measure of comfort that will strengthen and sustain you during your time of sorrow.

It is during such times as these that we draw upon our faith, stand upon our scriptures and rely upon our God. There is no question that in this and through this, God will keep you, comfort you and sustain you. You and your family are forever in our prayers.