A funeral service will be held for Donnie Rex Holland, Sr. on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 10:00a.m. in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A graveside will be held at 2p.m. Friday, October 26, 2018 at Ramah Cemetery in Ashland, LA. Visitation will be held from 6-8p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Downs Funeral Home.

Donnie Rex Holland, Sr. 70, of Marshall, TX passed away peacefully on October 21, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Mr. Holland was born on February 8, 1948 in Ashland, LA to his parents, Henry Ray Holland and Clodelia Wren.

Mr. Holland moved to Marshall in 1979, he was employed by TXU for 34 years. Mr. Holland was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church since 1979. He enjoyed farming, animals, hunting, and fishing. Mr. Holland loved to stay busy working on any and everything. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Mr. Holland is survived by his loving wife, Martha Holland; two children, Rex Holland, Jr. of Marshall, TX. and Ray Holland (Alicia) of Call, TX; three siblings, W.J. Scott of San Antonio, TX. Margaret Chesser of Natchitoches, LA. and Bill Holland (Susan) of Marshall, TX; grandchildren; Jacob Holland (Kayla), Kaleb Holland, Halie Holland, Tyler Holland, Matthew Holland, and ReeAnn Holland; great-grandchild, Isabella Allen. Other surviving relatives and a host of other extended family members and friends.

Mr. Holland is preceded in death by his sister, Josie Ball.