ALBANY - Raymond E. Holland, III, 54, departed this life suddenly on February 29, 2012. He was born September 9, 1957 in Albany and educated in the Albany School system.
Raymond was employed by the New York State Library for the Blind as a clerk for 37 years. He also worked for Toys R Us for 11 years. Raymond was an avid Pittsburg Steelers and NASCAR fan. He collected model cars. Raymond also enjoyed singing for anyone who would listen.
Raymond is survived by his daughter, Sharasia Vonyea Holland; brother Darrell M. Brown of Arizona, and Kevin Holland; sisters Tammera L. Holland of Georgia, Vanessa D. (Devan) Combs of Connecticut, and Chela Holland; father Raymond E. (Diana) Holland, Jr.; grandchildren Jasyer Holland and Tierra Evans, along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Calling hours will precede the service from 11:30 to 1:00 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Albany.