Allen Jerome ‘Ace’ Holland

January 29, 2024

Mr. Allen Jerome “Ace” Holland, age 65, of Byrneville, FL; passed away, Sunday, January 28, 2024 in Mobile, AL. He was a native of Byrneville, FL. He was a mechanic with the County Commissioners Office with many years of service.

Mr. Holland loved fishing on the river. All the ones that knew him, knew him as “Ace” and he got a lot of enjoyment by playing cards. He always helped people out from putting down flooring to fixing a broken-down vehicle. He was the first one to offer help, but the last one to ask for it. He loved gardening and growing fruit trees.e awas an a He had a very contagious and distinctive laugh to being a very good cook and making the best fudge. He enjoyed dancing and also enjoyed sitting around watching a good western.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Judy Faye Holland Blackman, two brothers, Eric Amerson and Stephen “Bo” McDowell.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Shelia Holland, of Byrneville, FL; one son, Dustin (Sandee) Holland, of Milton, FL; one daughter, Aimee (Jeremy) Clements, of Deatsville, AL; one brother, Mark Holland, of Byrneville, FL; one sister, Wendy Wilson, of Canoe, AL; eleven grandchildren, Logan Clements, Madyson Clements, Anyise Cabral, Emilee Cabral, Ashlynn Cabral, Gracie Clements, Elijah Clements, Kristen Mokher, Eric Cili, Ava Long, D J Long; in laws, Melba (Buster) Townson; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral homes, LLC. with Rev. Howard Holland officiating.

Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 6:00 PM until service time at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.

Pallbearers will be Rodney Johnson, Stephen Holland, Chase Amerson, Sheldon Robbins, Dan Morris, and Pete Amerson.

Honorary pallbearers will be JJ Odom.

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2 Responses to “Allen Jerome ‘Ace’ Holland”

  1. Hazel (Steve) Wilson on February 13th, 2024 11:59 am

    Shelia. I am so sorry for your loss. Allen worked with my husband for several years. As you know
    I lost Steve in 2021 to ALS. I pray that you will find peace and comfort in our Lord. I am here if you need anything.

  2. Angi B on February 2nd, 2024 2:48 pm

    Sheila I am so sorry to hear of Allen passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was always such a kind man…

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