Wednesday Afternoon

Services for my dad will be Thursday night from 5 to 9 at Mckneely Vaughn Funeral Home.. And Friday at 11 in the chapel at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greensburg Cementary. Cannot say thank you enough for the comments about my dad. Love all of you!

Sheriff Eugene Holland

(October 13, 1934 – December 14, 2010)

Sheriff Eugene Holland was born October 13, 1934 and passed away at 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg, surrounded by his loving family. He was 76, a native of Independence, LA and a lifelong resident of Greensburg.

Eugene is survived by his children, Denise and spouse Stormy Lee, Hammond, Chris and spouse Amy Holland, Kentwood, Toni Holland Fitzgerald and companion Jason Kirkland, Greensburg, and Daniel Holland, Amite. The pride and joys of his life, his grandchildren, Rainey & Jacob Lee, Hammond, Shane, Whitney and Kaysey Holland, Kentwood, Morgan and Bubba Creel and Dixie Fitzgerald, Greensburg. Two sisters and brother in law, Kelly and Annette Storey, Walker and Jewel Hanley, Denham Springs and numerous nieces , nephews, friends and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene & Susie Barber Holland, his children’s mother, Betty Holland and numerous brothers and sisters.

“Sheriff” was a friend to all that knew him. He was a proud member of Independence High School Class of 1953. He served on the Greensburg Town Council, St. Helena Parish Constable, District 3, member of the St. Helena Parish School Board and was Sheriff of St. Helena Parish for 12 years. He was also a logging contractor and cattleman before becoming Sheriff.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, December 16, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, December 17, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. A.W. O’Quinn officiating.

Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA

Sheriff Holland will always be remembered for his wealth of wisdom, keen sense of humor and his kind heart to all who he met.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home is located at I-55N (Exit 46) and Hwy 16W next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and Holiday Inn.