Birth date: Mar 14, 1956 Death date: May 17, 2025
Mark Holland, 69, of Huntersville, passed away on May 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 14, 1956, in Albany, NY to the late Thomas and Ellen Holland. He is survived by his devoted wife, Darl Read Obituary
Mark
He was the nicest, easy going, loving, caring funny and most importantly our best friend. Been friends for over 50 years. We’ve shared so much fun, laughter, and have the most amazing memories. We’ve played lots of euchre with Darlene and I winning most of the time which always aggravated Mark and Ray. We’ve vacation together most recently last fall where we had an amazing vacation where we relaxed, ate a bunch and of course lots of tequila, his favorite. Which he enjoyed. He was an amazing husband picking on Darlene sometimes but he loved her so much. Been together so many years. He was the world to his three girls and vice versa. He loved them so much, along with his three son-in-law‘s, who he loved like they were his sons. And of course, the best papa to his grandchildren. He would stop to do anything for them. They were his world.
He was by far the best friend in the world. Like a brother to us. We enjoyed all of our time together, even if we were just hanging and watching TV we always loved being together. We have a friendship like no other. We are family. He will missed so much and we’ll think of him every day. Mark, you were not suffering anymore. Rest in peace our friend.
Love you so much
Sandy and Ray.
Mark
He was the nicest person in the world. So loving and caring for his family and friends. We’ve been friends over 50 years and enjoyed so much fun, laughter and so many memories. We played lots of euchre, Darlene and I beating them most of time, which he hated. We have vacationed together, most recently last fall, where we had an amazing week together, relaxing eating and drinking lots of tequila. He really enjoyed our trip together. He was a great husband, sometimes picking on Darlene who he loved so much. Great father to the girls who he was the world to and vice versa. He loved them so much and his 3 son in
laws. He loved them like they were his sons. And best papa to his grandchildren. Who were his world. He would stop and do anything for them. He loved them with all his heart. And by far the best friend anyone could ask for. We loved anytime we were together. Sometimes doing nothing but hanging together was so enjoyable. God took the BEST person way too soon. We will miss him so much and will think of him everyday. Mark you are not suffering anymore. RIP Love you so much.
Sandy & Ray
Mark was born during a winter storm in Albany NY 1956. The story goes he made his entry in the back of our old Nash as my father raced to the hospital. There was never too much discussion as to why our parents gave us the names they did. In Latin the name Mark is derived from Marcus meaning warlike. Mark was as far from warlike than anyone can get. He was quiet, patient, serene and peace loving. Always there without argument to help our father in all kinds of projects. Mark met his soulmate at 13 and began to build a life with Darlene over a span of 56 years. This summer would have been their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Along came children and grandchildren, a move from NY to NC and retirement in 2012. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. A life fully lived. He will be missed dearly. To my brother "Good night, sweet prince, and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."
