Van Dale Holladay

Van Dale Holladay, 81, of Warrenton, VA passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He was born on July 14, 1933 in Salem, New Jersey the son of the late Norwood and Elverta (Van Meter) Holladay. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Evalyn Holladay. He had a strong Christian faith and was an active member and usher at the Battlefield Baptist Church in Warrenton for several years. He was a 1956 Distinguished Military Graduate, Gettysburg College. After graduation he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United Stated Army and retired as a Colonel in 1980. During his Army career he served two tours in Germany, two tours in Vietnam, directed the security measures for the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid NY, earned a Master’s Degree from Washington State University, and served in a variety of positions as a Military Police Officer. He was a Life Member of ASIS, earned the ASIS Certified Protection Professional designation. He was President of the ASIS National Chapter in 1985 and recognized as Security Professional of the Year 1991. He was a Professor Emeritus, Northern Virginia Community College after teaching Criminal Justice since 1980 and serving as the Criminal Justice Program Head at the Manassas Campus. In 2003 at the age of 70 he earned a Doctorate of Arts in Community College Education from George Mason University, truly becoming Doc Holladay. He was active in scouting, serving as scout master of Boy Scout Troop 1196 and was involved in Troop 12 Adult Leadership Training earning his Wood Badge the highest level of adult scout leaders training available. Survivors include his wife, Edith L. Holladay; three children, Christopher D. Holladay and wife Nadine, Timothy L. Holladay and wife Anne, Douglas A. Holladay and wife Sharlene; three step children, Edgar Taylor and wife Mercedes, Tamie Barbour and husband Anthony, Sherry Behan and husband Patrick; brother, Carlton Holladay and wife Audrey; seven grandchildren and seven step grandchildren. The family will receive friends 7:00-9:00pm Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St., Manassas, VA. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Friday, December 19, 2014 at the Battlefield Baptist Church, 4361 Lee Highway, Warrenton, VA with Pastor Greg Corcoran officiating. Burial with Full Military Honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. ` In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Battlefield Baptist Church Building Fund, 4361 Lee Highway, Warrenton, VA 20187

Van Dale Holladay

July 14, 1933 - December 13, 2014