Obituary

Farrell C. Holliday

November 4, 1946 - December 24, 2025

Farrell C. Holliday, age 79 and a resident of Franklinton, passed away Wednesday December 24, 2025 at his home. He was retired after a long career at Rutter Rex in Franklinton. He was the mechanic and maintenance man for the many sewing machines for the company. Farrell enjoyed working with his hands and could repair just about anything, including lawnmowers, golf carts, other small engines and even cars. He loved gardening and planted a huge vegetable garden each year then gave away much of what he grew to his family and neighbors. Farrell also enjoyed working around his house and taking care of his yard. He and his wife enjoyed taking road trips to the gulf coast and riding around many other back roads. He was an excellent storyteller that never met a stranger, always visiting with people he met or his family on the phone every day. Farrell enjoyed bluegrass music and loved listening to his huge album collection all the time. He had a special place in his heart for his pet dog “Cindy”.

Survived by: Wife of 58 years: Bonnie Smith Holliday; 3 Children and a Spouse: Robert Holliday of the Stateline Community, Stacey and Jimmy Leonard of Franklinton, Brian Holliday of Tennessee; Grandchildren and Spouses: Crystal King and Nathaniel Hopkins, Jr., Lindsey and Lyndsay King, Amanda and Joseph Pecoraro, Joshua and Dawn King, Brandon King and fiancé Hollie Poche, Tiffany Pate, 3 additional grandchildren; 16 Great-grandchildren; 3 Siblings and Spouses: Randell and Nelda Holliday, Bruce Holliday, Betty Crosby; Brother in law: Hewitt McMillan; Sisters in law: Brenda Holliday, Betty Lou Holliday, Dynell Stevens; Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his parents Curtis Holliday and Blanche Miller Holliday, daughter in law Tammy Lynn Hunt Holliday, brothers R.C. Holliday, Roy C. Holliday, Ralph Holliday, Daniel Holliday, brother and sister in law Leroy and Sue Holliday, sister Lia McMillan, sister and brother in law Clara Jean and Leroy Bennett and other family members.

A graveside funeral service will be held in the Mount Hermon Cemetery at 11:00 am Monday December 29th with Bro. Denny Miller officiating.

Crain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.