Dr. Holland of Charlotte, NC died Sunday, July 6, 2008. He was born May 25, 1945 in Salisbury, NC, son of Elizabeth Francis Holland and Locke Holland Sr.
He spent most of his youth in Raleigh, NC where he graduated from Broughton High School as student body President. He then went on to perform his undergraduate work at Davidson College before completing his Masters at UNC Chapel Hill and his doctorate at UNC Greensboro. His studies were in the field of Teaching, Family and Childhood Development, and Early Childhood Development.
Dr. Holland briefly served in the US Army before teaching at Charlotte Catholic and UNC Charlotte. After many job transitions, he built on his experiences and found his true passion in helping others find work and success in their careers. He managed Fox Morris, an outplacement service, before starting his own business as a Management Consultant and Executive Coach. Locke also volunteered part time helping individuals and leading an unemployed networking and job placement group.
In his spare time, he loved jazz, rooting for his UNC basketball team, and going on fishing trips with his brothers. His biggest source of pleasure was learning about other's lives and exploring the world of self-improvement and consciousness.
Locke loved the mountains of western North Carolina and named his mountain home 'Ease' which reminded him of the relaxing peaceful Blue Ridge scenery and golf that he played as a member of the Cliffs at Walnut Cove. While he was in the mountains, he loved to entertain people and was known for his huge infectious laugh that would always ensure that everyone had a good time.
He was a very courageous man who was never afraid to go against conventional wisdom. Once he learned of his rare cancer, he traveled all over the world to find a cure because he wanted more than anything to live a long full rich life with his family. People who knew him will miss his sense of humor, his constant affection for loved ones, and his zest for life. Dr. Holland was dearly loved by his family, friends, and clients.
Locke leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Cynthia Dimmette; three children, Alex Holland of Charlotte NC, David Holland and his wife, Erin of Mooresville, NC, and Amanda Holland of Charlotte, NC; and one grandchild, Grace Holland of Mooresville, NC. He is also survived by his mother, Elizabeth Holland of Raleigh, NC; and two brothers, Charles Holland of Raleigh, NC and Bruce Holland of Leesburg, VA.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dr. Holland will be held today, Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Place Charlotte, NC at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the charity of one's choice.
Harry and Bryant Company is assisting the Holland Family.
Published in Charlotte Observer from July 8 to July 10, 2008
Deborah White (Cashwell)
He spent most of his youth in Raleigh, NC where he graduated from Broughton High School as student body President. He then went on to perform his undergraduate work at Davidson College before completing his Masters at UNC Chapel Hill and his doctorate at UNC Greensboro. His studies were in the field of Teaching, Family and Childhood Development, and Early Childhood Development.
Dr. Holland briefly served in the US Army before teaching at Charlotte Catholic and UNC Charlotte. After many job transitions, he built on his experiences and found his true passion in helping others find work and success in their careers. He managed Fox Morris, an outplacement service, before starting his own business as a Management Consultant and Executive Coach. Locke also volunteered part time helping individuals and leading an unemployed networking and job placement group.
In his spare time, he loved jazz, rooting for his UNC basketball team, and going on fishing trips with his brothers. His biggest source of pleasure was learning about other's lives and exploring the world of self-improvement and consciousness.
Locke loved the mountains of western North Carolina and named his mountain home 'Ease' which reminded him of the relaxing peaceful Blue Ridge scenery and golf that he played as a member of the Cliffs at Walnut Cove. While he was in the mountains, he loved to entertain people and was known for his huge infectious laugh that would always ensure that everyone had a good time.
He was a very courageous man who was never afraid to go against conventional wisdom. Once he learned of his rare cancer, he traveled all over the world to find a cure because he wanted more than anything to live a long full rich life with his family. People who knew him will miss his sense of humor, his constant affection for loved ones, and his zest for life. Dr. Holland was dearly loved by his family, friends, and clients.
Locke leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Cynthia Dimmette; three children, Alex Holland of Charlotte NC, David Holland and his wife, Erin of Mooresville, NC, and Amanda Holland of Charlotte, NC; and one grandchild, Grace Holland of Mooresville, NC. He is also survived by his mother, Elizabeth Holland of Raleigh, NC; and two brothers, Charles Holland of Raleigh, NC and Bruce Holland of Leesburg, VA.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dr. Holland will be held today, Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Place Charlotte, NC at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the charity of one's choice.
Harry and Bryant Company is assisting the Holland Family.