December 12, 1948 – March 9, 2026
William Vandine “Van” Holman, of Opelika, Alabama, was born on December 12, 1948, in Elmore County to the late William Davis Holman and Elsie Clegg Holman, and was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his home on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was 77 years old.
Van enjoyed spending time with his family and his fur baby, Jack. He enjoyed going hunting in his younger days. He was a Truck Driver for over 50 years and enjoyed his time on the road exploring many destinations over that time; he always had great stories to share about the places he had been.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Davis Holman and Elsie Clegg Holman, his brother Scottie John Carmack, daughter Rhonda Holman Kimbrel, son-in-law Mike McCullough, and great-granddaughter Lillian Everly Daniels.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janice Hadaway Holman; two daughters, Amanda Edge (Adam) and Tammy McCullough; son William Bryan Holman (Nikki); sister Diann Holman; Eighteen grandchildren; Ten great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
Services will be at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Visitation will be from 2:00pm-3:00pm in the Parlor with a Chapel service to follow at 3:00pm with Pastor Joe Vickers and Pastor Jamie Baldwin officiating. Interment will follow at Garden Hills Cemetery.
Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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