Elbert Earl Holland Jr., 54, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Linda Mae Goode and the late Elbert Earl Holland Sr. He was an automotive plant manager. In addition to his mother, left to cherish his memory is his wife, Christie Beheler Holland of the home; sons Joey Holland and wife Sara of Rutherfordton, Steven Holland and fiancée Amanda of Rutherfordton; daughter, Lisa Holland; grandchildren, Brayden Gibson, Ella and Olivia Holland; brothers, James, Tommy and Robbie Holland. A celebration of life will be held 5:30 PM Monday, August 13, 2018 at Crowe’s Mortuary with Tommy Beheler and Steven Holland officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 5:30, prior to the service.