Robert Braxton Brad Holland
Jul 22, 1941 - Nov 5, 2025July 22, 1941 - November 5, 2025
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Robert Braxton Brad Holland
Jul 22, 1941 - Nov 5, 2025July 22, 1941 - November 5, 2025
Place of birth
Selma, NC
Most recently lived in
Raleigh, NC
Robert Braxton's favorite hobbies
Golfing, fishing, quail hunting, playing pool
Robert Braxton's favorite foods
Barbecue, fried chicken, collards
Favorite bands and musical artists
George Jones, Country, southern gospel
Interesting facts about Robert Braxton
9th grade education, obtained his GED when leaving the Navy, then went to welding school. Invented the Holland Grill. Owned the Holland grill Restaurant in Apex, NC
Robert Braxton loved nothing more than
Hanging out with family and friends, singing and playing music, fishing and hunting.
Favorite place in the world
North Carolina
Favorite TV shows
Fox News, Old Westerns, Hee Haw, YellowStone
Favorite sports
Golf
Robert Braxton's profession(s)
Brad was a welder by trade, always trying to make things better and easier to use. He invented the Holland grill over several years of trials and failures until he was successful in creating a grill that he could leave unattended and know it would not flare up. After all, “ If you are looking, you ain’t cooking”.
Robert Braxton's siblings
Brad was the youngest of 3 boys. Charlie and Edward Holland have previously passed away.
Robert Braxton's children
Brad had 2 children, his eldest son, Brian Holland and his daughter, Tracy Holland Wild. Brian stayed close to home and lives in the area. Tracy resides in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Born on July 22, 1941
Selma, NC
Passed away on November 5, 2025
Raleigh, NC