Benjamin Joseph Holladay

Benjamin 'Ben' Joseph Holladay, 83, of Hortense, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.

Born in Petrey, Alabama on April 28, 1943 to Robert Holladay and Ina Baggett Holladay, Ben was a resident of the Golden Isles for the last forty years. He retired from the United States Navy in 1986, as a Chief Petty Officer and Hospital Corpsman, and actively served in the Vietnam War. By trade, Ben was an inspector for The Brunswick Housing Authority and proudly served his community. He was also an avid farmer and enjoyed being outdoors.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Linda Nazzrie Holladay, daughters, Brenda Douglas of Alabama, Glenda Alu of Hortense, 10 grandchildren, Kevin Wisham, Alishia Wisham, Dylan Strickland, Wesley Strickland, Jennifer Strickland, Carrie Holladay, Melissa Deming, Morgan Holladay, Heaven Branch, Kandi Wilson, 21 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ben is preceded in death by both of his parents, one son, Darwin Holladay, and six brothers.

A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date at the family home.

Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.