Born Feb. 19, 1933, in Johnston County, Mr. Holley was a son of the late Jasper E. and Sudie Grant. He was a farmer and a member of Beulah Hill Christian Church.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, in Harnett Devotional Gardens near Dunn. The Rev. Bobby Barefoot will officiate.

Surviving are his wife, Ellen Tyner Holley; a daughter, Amy Brau of Benson; a son, Eugene Holley of Angier; a sister, Betty Boyette of Raleigh; and two grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 till 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Rose & Graham Funeral Home, 301 W. Main St., Benson.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Home Health and Hospice Care, 723-C S. 3rd St., Smithfield, N.C. 27577; or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.RoseGrahamFuneralServices.com.