Barnard Holley's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2026 in Swannanoa, North Carolina

Barnard Holley

June 21, 1948 - February 24, 2026 (77 years old)

Swannanoa, North Carolina

Barnard Holley's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2026 in Swannanoa, North Carolina

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Avery's Memorial Chapel

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Barnard Holley

June 21, 1948 - February 24, 2026 (77 years old)

Swannanoa, North Carolina

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Barnard Holley Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barnard Holley in Swannanoa, North Carolina, who passed away on February 24, 2026 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barnard Holley to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, A. Jake Holley and Maggie Holley; and his siblings, A. V. Holley, Cora L. Morris, Jeanette Holley and Annie Mitchell.

He is survived by: his wife Frankie P. Richardson Holley; his sons, Barnard Brown, Anthony Brown (April), Candaus Richardson (Robin) and Allan Richardson (Dana); and his sisters, Emma H. Rogers of Fletcher, NC, Barbara D. Young of Swannanoa, NC and Ruby Simpson of Sumter, SC. He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and family and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Avery's Memorial Chapel



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Mar 04

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Avery's Memorial Chapel
542 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

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Mar 05

Viewing

MacEdonia AME Zion Church
175 US-70, Swannanoa, NC 28778

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Mar 05

Funeral service

MacEdonia AME Zion Church
175 US-70, Swannanoa, NC 28778

Thu

Mar 05

Burial

Western Carolina State Veteran Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70, Black Mountain, NC 28711

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