Max Holland, age 84, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at his residence.

Max was born Saturday, November 5, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late Joseph Holland and Edna Ruth Biggerstaff Holland. He worked for Burlington Industries for many years as a loom technician and was a member of Goodes Creek Baptist Church. Max enjoyed fishing, gardening, storytelling and vacation bible school. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, Georlene Holland, a son, Randy Holland, a brother, Gordon Holland, two sisters, Louise Ayers and Patricia Ann Crawford.

Those left to cherish fond memories are two daughters, Lisa Blanton (Dwayne), Mary Jo Teseniar (Don); one son Alan Holland (Sharon), brother, Ron Mauney; grandchildren, Josh Holland (Christy), Linda Holland, Melissa Maxwell (Eric), Megan Holland, A.J.. Holland, Luke Holland (Brooke), Victoria Belue (Tony), Caroline Walker (Chad), Steven Blanton (Brooke), Miranda Beck (John); nineteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Goodes Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Dale Welch officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Harrelson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to be made to the Senior Citizens of Goodes Creek Baptist Church, P.O. 720, Cliffside, NC 28024.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com