Mr. Byron Duane Holiday

January 1, 1976 brought in a New Year and a new beginning for Al and Linda (McClain) Holiday. Their son Byron Duane Holiday entered their world, in Saginaw, Michigan Life would forever be changed. Byron, known as “B” or “B World”; beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, departed this life on August 25, 2024 at the age of 48. Byron was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan, however he resided in Dallas Texas for a brief period. Byron gave his life to Christ in the year of 2009. He was educated through the Saginaw Public School System attending Fuerbringer Elementary, Webber Jr. High and Saginaw High Schools. Byron was charismatic, outgoing, and a friend to most. He was always willing to help whenever needed. He never met a stranger. He always stated, “ It’s not a party, until I arrive” and “Every day is a Holiday, yeah, that’s my last name”. Byron was known for his comedy. Everyone wanted to hang around for the laughter. He could tell a joke to brighten your day or make you want to crawl under a rock. He was not the person to sit next to at a funeral. He would make your tears turn into laughter. His generosity was selfless, always caring for others. If he had it, he would offer to anyone, often putting his own needs aside to accommodate others making them feel good. Byron was very charming; you would always catch him with a fresh pair of shades. Byron spent many years with QB properties, remodeling, rehabbing, and refurbishing. He was a Jack of all Trades. Byron enjoyed cooking, feeding whomever he could. Many times, ingredients came from the community garden he loved to visit. He could whip up a meal in such a short time and share the love. His cooking skills landed him many employment opportunities. He was currently employed at Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que. Byron leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Linda McClain Veasley; his sister, Brandi (Quincy) Hayes; step-sister, Marquita Ponder; nieces and nephews, Solathian Holiday (Arlesia), Quintaja, Gabrielle, and Quincy Hayes Jr, Amarus Green; Grand nephews, Solathian Holiday Jr. and Adrian J. Holiday; Aunts, Earnestine Ray, Ruth Morrison, Diane Morrison, Brenda Coleman, Roselyn Goodloe; Uncles, Dennis (Emma) Morrison, Gary (Elsa) McClain, Wallace Holiday; God sister, Deidra Madison and family; Cousins, The Brays, Morrisons, McClains, Holidays, Sumlers and Cooks; including, Shonda, Brentoya (Terrell), Melissa, Martha, Shantria, Tita, Shatara, Resa, Tawana, Mack and Erica. Special friends, Geovanni Williams, BFF Latrice Feltson, Thabitha (Shawn) Williams, and their families, Cindy Cormier, Melinda Mason, Kris, Kathy and Lisa. Byron was preceded in death by his father, Al Holiday; step-father, Robert Veasley; grandparents, Mack and Marie McClain, Odessa Jones; uncles and aunts, Duane McClain, Ronnie McClain, Curtis Sumlers, Claudette (Cleophus) Bray and Silvia McClain. Special thanks to Deborah Williams, Theotis (Teresa) Wilcoxin and the staff of Evans & Browne’s Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at New Birth Baptist Cathedral,3121 Sheridan, Saginaw, MI 48601. Bishop Larry Camel, Host and Pastor Benjamin Smith will officiate. Visitation will take place on Friday at the funeral home from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Byron Duane Holiday

January 1, 1976 - August 25, 2024