RALEIGH - Chris Holleman, 45, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. A memorial service and celebration of his life is planned at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. Visitation will be at the church from 3-4 p.m.

He was an electrician by trade.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.A. (Pete) and Margaret Holleman and Bruce and Reba Malpass.

Surviving: wife, Brenda Staton Holleman; sons, Jesse (Brandy) of Franklinton and Brandon of Youngsville; mother, Judy Malpass May and stepfather Roger; father, J. Allen Holleman and stepmother Barbara; sister, Lisa Jenson (Bob) of Raleigh; stepsisters, Johanna Song, Charlene Fleming and Lisa Edmondson; stepbrothers, Scott Tatko and Roger May Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh.