Rev. David M. Holly

Reverend David M. Holly, age 89 of Onsted, formerly of Tecumseh, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whom he loved and served, on August 26, 2015, with his loving family and Hospice by his side. Rev. Holly was born on May 17, 1926, in Montour Falls, N.Y. the son of Jay and Mildred (Smith) Holly. On August 17, 1951, he married Lois L. Foster in Beckley, West Va., and together they shared 64 loving years together. Rev. Holly graduated from Watkins Glen High School in N.Y., then attended Cornell University. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Rev. Holly first pastored at Grace Gospel Church in Daniels, West Va., then when he moved to Michigan he pastored at Tipton Community Church for little over three years. He then started Grace Bible Church of Tecumseh where he retired serving his Lord for over 40 years. He was part of the IFCA, a former chaplain with Hospice of Lenawee and when he wasn’t helping others, he did enjoy researching ancestry. Rev. Holly is survived by his loving wife, Lois; children, Jerry D. Holly of Adrian, James M. (Tammy) Holly of Onsted, and John R. (Stephanie) Holly of Adrian; son-in-law, James (Brenda) Abbott; grandchildren, James D. (Joy) Abbott of Waxhaw, N.C., Joshua K. (Shelley) Holly of Adrian, Jaclynn C. Maltese of Arlington, Va., and Katrina J. Holly of Greenville, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Arika and Lincoln Abbott and Jayden D. and Brogan Holly; step-grandchildren, Jeremiah (Vicki) Ruttkofsky and Matthew Ruttkofsky all of Adrian; step-grandchildren, Graycie, Kutler, Ava, Ella, Quinn and Mattison Ruttkofsky, Brittney and Courtney Benschoter. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Joanna R. Abbott; brother, Roger; and a sister, Charlotte Evans.Funeral Services were held Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Grace Bible Church of Tecumseh. Burial was at Brookside Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Grace Bible Church or Hospice of Lenawee. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handerfuneralhomes.com.