Steven Dewayne Holland, age 64, of Baldwin, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Born on July 7, 1961, in Franklin, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Doyle Holland and the late Marlene Cope Cantrell. Steve dedicated more than 40 years of faithful service to Solmax. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. Most important in Steve’s life was his family, especially his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was a member of Line Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 29 years, Denise Smith Holland; his brother, Curtis Holland; his stepfather, Marvin Cantrell; and his sisters-in-law, Sandra Barrett and Phyllis Smith.
Survivors include his children, Haleigh & Matt Mealor and Austin & Ashley Holland; grandchildren, Brody Mealor, Kason Mealor, Wyatt Mealor, and Clay Holland; brothers, Keith & Dorleen Holland, Andy & Keeley Holland, and Tim & Jennifer Cantrell; sister-in-law, Wanda Perry; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Interment will follow at Line Baptist Church Cemetery in Alto.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
An online guest registry is available for the Holland family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
