Lawrence R. Holley II
June 28, 1945-May 12, 2022
Lawrence Russell Holley II "Larry," beloved husband, dad, Papa Bud, coach mentor and friend passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2022 at Liberty Hospital.
Larry was born June 28, 1945 in Bethany, Missouri, the only child of Lawrence Russell and Linda (Pugh) Holley. His parents preceded him in death. Larry grew up in Jameson, Missouri, where he graduated Valedictorian in 1963 from Jameson High School. He excelled in track, music, speech and was a first team All-State selection in Huskies basketball. Larry received his bachelor's degree in 1967 from William Jewell College. At Jewell, he lettered four times and served as a captain in each of three sports.
Off the basketball court, Larry was equally dedicated to his family. He was united in marriage for 31 years to Ann Lee (Pearl) Holley until her death in 2006. Larry was blessed with love once more in 2008 when he married Linda Ann (Price) MacLeod. She survives him of the home in Liberty. Larry also leaves his daughters Lindsay Brett (Michael), Lauren Quint (Joshua) and Lacey Foster (Brett); grandchildren Reagan, Evan, Brea and Stevie; Linda's daughters Angie Mikulicz (Steve) and Sara MacLeod-Arena (Brandon); granddaughters Abby, Mia, Josie and Sadie; and great-granddaughter Amelia. He also leaves cousins, other family members and countless friends, including the athletes he coached for 51 years.
Larry was a member of the Liberty Christian Church and was honored with the Sertoma Service to Mankind Award, among countless other awards.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in memory of Coach Holley to the men's basketball program at William Jewell College.
Burial
Coach Holley's final resting place is at the Glendridge Cemetery.
