Samuel Lee Holliday, 77, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home from a heart attack.

He was born April 25, 1943 in Wythe County, VA to the late John Edward Holliday and Mary Ruth Coley Holliday. He was an electrical journey man and in his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Samuel was preceded in death by son, Daniel Durrante; daughter, Dorathy Anita Dotson; brother, William Frank Holliday; sister, Virginia Lantz; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Samuel is survived by daughter, Ashland Cannon; 8 grandchildren, Kandi Gown Culpepper, Dana Moro, Mathue Moro & Adabra Moro, Billy Dotson, Ashton Dotson, Thomas Dotson, Terry Dotson; 19 great grandchildren, Trenton, Jaylan, Sincere, Serinity, A’Riah, Treston, Caleb, Harley, Damian, Breannah, Elizabeth, Angel, Mia, Laila, Christian, Alexandra, Isabella, Malahki “Heckle” & Gabriel “Jeckle”; sister, Mary Byrd; brother, Foster Holliday; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

There is no memorial service scheduled at this time.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Holliday family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.