Michael James Holland, 78, died at his home in Lometa on June 17, 2025.
He was born on Oct. 1, 1946 in Dallas to Billy James Holland and Sarah Catheryn Keith. He was a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Michael spent almost his entire life in the Dallas area. He went to South Oak Cliff High School and then to Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, where he played basketball.
Michael moved to Lampasas County in 2010, and in 2016 he married Charlotte Thompson.
Mike had several careers. He became a Dallas policeman in 1970, and later he worked for Sonitrol in the home and commercial security business. Probably his favorite job was when he established Contact Investigation, where he was a private investigator with five employees and worked with several attorneys and police in Dallas as well as private individuals.
He never met a stranger. Mike loved playing golf and could be spotted on the golf course in almost any weather. He also was a huge Cowboys fan and enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros. He was a member of New Covenant Church in Lampasas.
Michael was proceeded in death by his brother, Brian Holland; his daughter, Jackie Holland; a granddaughter, Paige Patterson; and a grandson, Donovan Bradford.
He is survived by his spouse, Charlotte of Lometa; their children Debbie Holland Maulding of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dawn (David) Neilon of Fredericksburg, Texas and Benjamin Jones of Kempner; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.
A memorial service will be held June 28 at 1:30 p.m. at New Covenant Church in Lampasas.
Memorial donations may be made to Lampasas County Young Life, P.O. Box 1494, Lampasas, TX 76550.
