Billy Holdaway

Billy Franklin Holdaway, 58 of Manassas, VA. went to meet his Lord & Savior on July 13, 2010 at Georgetown University Hospital after a long courageous battle with Cryoglobulinemia, Anti-phospholipid Syndrome, Hemolytic Anemia, and Heparin induced Thrombocytopenia. Billy was born on November 25, 1951 in Grayson County, VA and grew up in Manassas Park, VA. Billy was a member of Westover Baptist Church for 30 years where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and usher. He has been attending Grace Life Community Church. He loved his Lord and went on mission trips to Africa, Florida where he helped rebuild for Hurricane Andrew and in Franklin County VA after Hurricane Floyd. Billy would help anyone he could and never met a stranger. In 2005 Billy went back to school and got his high school diploma from Stonewall Jackson High School. He worked as a carpenter for AECOM/ SSI Services, Inc for the past 6 years. Prior to that he worked for Charles R. Wood Builders and other contractors. Billy loved to work in the yard, was an avid Nascar fan, enjoyed watching old Western movies and making lawn holiday decorations. He loved his family, friends and God. He leaves behind his loving wife Sheri Cooper Holdaway married for 36 years. Two children, Stefani Holdaway Alger husband Tommie Alger and Jeffrey Holdaway wife Jessica Nicely Holdaway and two grandchildren Gabrielle G. and Jacob T. Alger. He is also survived by his mother, Anna Anderson of Manassas Park, VA and his step-father, James Nelson White of Manassas Park, VA. He is also survived by brothers Bobby & Roy Holdaway; sister, Phyllis Castillo, and brothers Ronnie & Gary White; Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Family will receive friends on Sunday July 18th at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas VA from 4-7 PM. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Grace Life Community Church (also known as Old Dominion Baptist Church), 9560 Linton Hall RD, Bristow VA at 10:00 AM. Monday, July 19, 2010 with Pastor Steve Benedict officiating. Billy loved his God, his family and friends. To Offer Family Condolences please visit; www.piercefh.com. Where to call for more information (Pierce Funeral Home; 703-257-6028).In lieu of flowers; make donations to Vasculitis Foundation (http://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/node/1429) To view Billy's journey and testament, please go to www.caringbridge.org/billyholdaway.

Billy Holdaway

November 25, 1951 - July 13, 2010