Gene served his country honorably in the US Army.  He married the love of his life, Rebecca “Becky” Lou Blackerby on Dec. 31, 1981 in Fannin County, Texas.  He was a truck driver for Bonham Concrete for a number of years and was the owner and operator of the Rockin Bar H Fence Building Company.  Gene loved being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Roger Holladay and two sisters, Mary Savage and Debbie Duer.

Gene leaves to cherish his memories his wife of almost 44 years, Becky Holladay of Bonham, Texas, daughters, Lana Ogden (Phillip) of Fort Worth, Texas and Lisa Holladay of Cleburne, Texas, 5 grandchildren, Blake Barber (Melissa) of Burleson, Texas, Zachary Holladay and Taylor Holladay, both of Cleburne, Texas, Kaitlyn Stuart of Ennis, Texas and Christopher Ogden (Taylor) of Godley, Texas, 10 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Pat Andrews of Bakersfield, California, Shirley Roberts of Bonham, Texas and Jodie Miller of Denison, Texas., and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home, Bonham, Texas.  To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com