WILMINGTON — Nehemiah “Pat” Holliday, 82, was born March 19, 1939, in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Spencer and Beatrice Holliday. He passed Friday, May 7, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after living a life of hard work, love and dedication to Christ and his family.
Pat, or “Doc,” as some called him, lived a good life. He was hardworking and skilled with his hands. He was a dedicated member of Hoopers’ Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Leland, where he served in many capacities.
Pat leaves his children to cherish his memories, Patricia Davis of Mullins, South Carolina, Charles A. Holliday Sr. (Lorraine) of McDonough, Georgia, Brenda Holliday-Williams (Melvin) of Charlotte, Annette Holliday-Mosley (William) of Raleigh, Charlene Hines (Herbert) of Riegelwood, Nehemiah Patrick Holliday Jr. of Charlotte, Edwin Leverne Holliday of Wilmington and Shawanda Hooper of Wilmington. Pat has one remaining sibling, Doretha Powell of Leland.
Public viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, May 17, at Davis Funeral Home, 901 S. 5th Ave., Wilmington. The viewing will be walk-through only with no lingering or gathering. A celebration of Mr. Holliday’s life will be conducted at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, at the funeral home. A repast following the service will be at the home of Mr. Holliday,
1646 Cedar Hill Road, Leland. Masks are required and strong social distancing guidelines will be enforced.
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