Illinois Mini Rex Rabbit Club

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Fellow Mini Rex Breeders,
 
I received some sad news today.  Jerry Hicks emailed to let me know that long time member and fellow Mini Rex breeder Mel Holliday passed away on Tuesday.  Mel and his wife, Norma showed Mini Rex for several years and were always a joy to be around.  They had not been showing for the last year or so due to health concerns.  Mel always had a kind word to say and a smile on his face.  He will be missed.
Arrangements are being handled by Staab Funeral Home in Springfield.
I have attached his obituary below.  Please keep Norma and family in your thoughts and prayers.
 
Darrel
 
 

Melvin H. Holliday

Born: December 22, 1929

Died: June 30, 2009

Services: 11 am, Friday, July 3, 2009 at Staab Funeral Home

Visitation: 5-8 pm, Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Staab Funeral Home and from 10-11 am, Friday, July 3, 2009 at Staab Funeral Home

SPRINGFIELD - Melvin H. Holliday, 79, of Springfield, IL died at his residence at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009. He was born on December 22, 1929 in Girard, IL the son of WC and Ida Holliday. He married Norma Turner on September 5, 1948.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Wendell Holliday and 1 daughter Susan Frantz.

He was survived by his wife; Norma, 3 sons - Robert Holliday of Springfield, David (wife: Mary) Holliday of Edmond, OK and Bruce Holliday of North Carolina and 1 daughter; Sherry (husband: Jim) Feagans of Springfield, IL; 11 grandchildren; Keith Frantz, Scott Frantz, Amanda Frantz, Joseph Holliday, Christy Sanderson, Michael, Cassie, Paden and Stephanie Feagans, Dylan and Colby Holliday, Great grandchildren; David, Anthony and Wyatt Frantz, Erica and Andrew Rhodes, Rian and Mason Sanderson, 3 sisters; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Holliday worked for Sangamon County Soil and Water for 27 years. He worked for 20 years for the Federal Soil and Water Department and Thrifty Drugs for 12 years. He made many friends throughout Sangamon County and really enjoyed his work. He worked on the Annual Tree Sale, loved hunting, pitching horseshoes, raised rabbits and belonged to the Springfield Rabbit Breeders Club. He belonged to the Blooming Grove Christian Church in Palmyra, NRA and the Soil and Water Society of America.

Visitation will be from 5- 8 pm Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Staab Funeral Home and from 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009 at Staab Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009 at Staab Funeral Home with Pastor Clint Cook officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Palmyra.

Memorials: In lieu of Flowers to Memorial Home Hospice