Francis Odell Holland, 78, of 8606 Bay Knolls Court, Midlothian, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, in Richmond.

He was a native of Virginia, he was the widower of Doris Holland, and the son of the late Maynard and Nellie Holland.

He had retired as a supervisor from Newport News Shipyard after 20 years of service.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Taylor of Suffolk; son, David L. Holland of Midlothian; grandchildren, Bobby, Amy, Davy, April, and Stephen; and great-grandchildren, Cody and Brayden.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18 in Antioch Christian Church by the Rev. T.A. Powell. Interment will be in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

Friends may join the family before the service from 10-11 a.m. at the church.

Harrell & Hill Funeral Home is serving the family.