Raphael Jack Holland, also lovingly known as “RJ”, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born in Hayes, Louisiana on May 11, 1923 to the late Murphy and Helen Holland.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Theresa Holland; his parents, Murphy and Helen; and his brother, John Murphy Holland.
Raphael is survived by his son, Peter Holland; his daughter, Cecilia Patterson and her husband Kevin Leroy Patterson; his niece, Ann Agee; and his 3 grand nieces.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, March 25th, 2019 beginning at 9:30 AM at St. Matthew Catholic Church – 10703 Wurzbach Rd. 78230. The Rosary will be recited at 10:00 AM with the Funeral Mass to follow at 10:30 AM. Family and friends will reconvene at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:00 PM where Military Honors will be rendered for Mr. Holland’s brave service in the United States of America Army Air Forces.