Deacon Cletis Alvon Holland was born February 26, 1963 in Winston-Salem to Cecil Sr. and Rosa Mae Holland. Cletis, passionately known as "Clet", was a faithful member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church where he faithfully and fervently served on the Deacons Missionary, Combination Chorale, Hospitality Committee, Praise and Worship Team, and many others.

Cletis was a graduate of Parkland High School. He was ordained as a deacon at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Senior Pastor James E. Cook. Cletis worked many years at Forsyth Medical Center as a certified patient care assistant II. He was also a faithful employee at Gifted Hands. He went peacefully to glory on Friday, February 5, 2021 at his home. Cletis was a dedicated servant of God. He served with passion and perseverance. He was no stranger to anyone. All who met him loved him. He spoke his truth. What he felt, he expressed. There was no wondering what he meant. It was clear in his actions and deeds. Not only did he love God, but he also loved his family and his church unconditionally. Cletis was an adamant "Patriot" fan.

Cletis leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Carolyn Holland; daughters, Keesha Dawkins and Brianna Holland; his father and mother, Cecil Sr. and Rosa Holland; brothers, Cecil Jr., Carl, and Cedrick (Mary); loving sister, Rhonda (Nathaniel) Dixon; his paternal grandchildren, Teliah and Zaria; his loving and devoted extended maternal family, Michael (Tjwana) Williams, Kasandra Williams, Tremus Williams and maternal grandchildren, Mashiah, Tashara, Malik, Micah, Angel, Carter, Christian, Caylee; his second father and very special friend, Mr. Jerome Griffin; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home. Homegoing services will be held at 12noon Friday, February 12, 2021 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.