Edward (Eddie) Lee Holland, 65, of Abilene passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, in a Lubbock hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Hamby Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Howard Funeral Home of Clyde.

Eddie was born February 11, 1961, in Phoenix, Arizona to Aud Marvin Holland and Nellie Christine Whatley Chandler. He attended schools in Midland and Sweetwater. He started driving a truck in 1985 and retired in 2020 due to health reasons. He met Rita Snider in 2006, and they have been together since. She was the love of his life and his caregiver. Eddie loved Nascar and all genres of music.

He is survived by his companion of 20 years, Rita Snider of Abilene; his father-in-law, Claude Boyd of Clyde; niece, Melissa Boyd of Clyde; nephews, Michael Garcia and Christopher Garcia, both of Abilene and his fur babies, Lucky Baby Panther and Baby Girl.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents and his mother-in-law, Mary Boyd.