Earl "Dean" Holida, age 89, of Willard, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Willows at Willard. He was born on July 25, 1934, in Carey, Ohio, to the late Oscar and Comilla (Mills) Holida. Dean proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from Ohio Power Company. He enjoyed playing golf, soft ball, bowling and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Dean is survived by his wife, Gypsie M. (Conley) Holida, whom he married on July 6, 1954; children, Dale (Debbie) Holiday of Belleville, OH and Ken (Sharon) Holida of Willard, OH; grandchildren, Stephanie (Matt) Peters; Jared (Katie) Grundish and Jason Grundish; great grandchildren, Avery Peters, Sloane Peters, Cullen Grundish, Caius Grundish, Cormac Grundish, Kylee (Josh) Medina and Jaxton Castle; great-great grandsons, Riley Medina and Chandler Medina; sister, Josephine Rowe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by thirteen siblings and a grandson, Adam Castle.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio from 12:00 PM until the time of his funeral service at 1:00 PM with Pastor Allen Holiday and Pastor Danny Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice. Online condolences may be made to Dean's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Lois Hicks - Mar 20, 2024
Gypsie and family, I’m sorry to hear about Dean. You’re in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Terry and Brenda Holida - Mar 19, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. We will surely miss Dean. He was a wonderful godly uncle and friend. Praying for you and your family. We love you and Dean.
Sue Ditz - Mar 19, 2024
Gypsy, I’m so sorry to hear this. Plenty know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donnie & Malinda Gulledge - Mar 19, 2024
We’re so sorry to hear of Dean’s passing. He will truly be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May the God of all comfort, comfort your hearts as only He can.
Steve and Tami Kenney - Mar 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss, he will greatly be missed. The memories that we shared will always be in our hearts.
Leah Coffey - Mar 18, 2024
Sorry to hear about Dean’s passing. Prayers for your family
Joe and Sue Ditz - Mar 17, 2024
Gypsy and family please accept our deepest condolences for 5he loss of Dean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Jeff & Linda Adams - Mar 17, 2024
Me and my father enjoyed many evening at McDonald's with Earl, many prayers.🙏
Mary and Mike Wenner - Mar 17, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Rick Reed - Mar 16, 2024
Sorry to hear about your dads passing. Prayers headed your way.
Darla and Joe Wybiral - Mar 16, 2024
Gyp, Dale, and Kenny, It is said that the true measure of a man is known by what people say behind his back. Know this, when people talked about Dean, words like: kind, gentle, sweet, meek, and humble are usually the first words that are said. Then, his unwavering faith and love for God and His Word are brought up. We can say that we have never met a man like Dean and have nothing but happy memories of him. Gyp, thank you for sharing him with us. His love for you is rare and something that is the envy of others. Dale and Kenny, the DNA of your father are in you and how wonderful to know that his life continues on in each of you. Dean will be missed but we believe that we will unite with him one day.
Larry and Fran Smith - Mar 16, 2024
Our sincere condolences. And keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.🙏
Pamela Lafferty & Marie Lafferty - Mar 16, 2024
Kenny so sorry for your families loss. Sending prayer for comfort and peace during this time.
BonnieTackett - Mar 16, 2024
Gypsies, I'm so sorry for your loss. I send prayers for strength and comfort to you and all of your family.
Keith and Linda Shook - Mar 16, 2024
Holida family so sorry to hear about Dean..our condolences and prayers for the family
Marsha Ganni - Mar 16, 2024
Ken and Sharon, Sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.
Nickie Robinson - Mar 16, 2024
Gypsei and family I'm so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. He was a faithful man and he is with the lord rejoicing for eternity. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Don Danhoff - Mar 16, 2024
Ken, and other family members, Our deepest condolences to all families that are affected. Your families will be in our prayers. Don and Sharon Danhoff
