Major Samuel E. Holland, 84, of Apopka passed away January 9, 2014 at his home. He was born in Trenton, NJ June 6, 1929. He was a veteran of WWII, Korean War and Vietnam. He was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. A proud Rakkasan. He was retired from the U.S. Army 24 years, Walt Disney World 15 years and International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; his daughters, Catherine Holland, Knoxville, TN, Betty Pridgen (Wiley), Davenport, FL, Margaret Hayes (Kenneth), Slaughters, KY and son, Samuel Holland (Amber), Chapmansboro, TN, also many grandchildren and great grandchildren. His sister, Patricia Cembelest, Clarks Summit, PA. Stepsons, Jeff Caughel (Jean), Orlando, FL and Steve Caughel, Orlando, FL. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Joan Meehan and Helen Holland and son, Daniel Holland. Our “Hero” is loved and will be missed by his family, friends and Rakkasan brothers and sisters.
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