Tracy Marnez Holland, 55, was born on May 26, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri to Cassandra Barker Holland and James Holland. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Flernoy and Carol Barker, paternal grandparents Floyd and Della Holland and his stepfather, Jerome Richardson.

Tracy resided in Aurora, Illinois with his fiancé and life partner, Johnette Hardy.

He began his education in Kansas City, Missouri School District, graduating from Bishop Hogan High School in 1983. He was baptized and confirmed at St. James United Methodist Church where he participated in the youth group, youth choir and church school.

His passion for cooking led him to attend the Culinary Arts Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. In recent years, he was employed by Morton Arboretum in Naperville, Illinois where he served as Sous Chef. Tracy was an avid fan of the Kansas City Royals and the Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs. He enjoyed bowling and had a love for luxury vehicles and sports cars. He also loved swimming and reminisced about vacationing in Galveston, Texas where he swam in the Gulf of Mexico. Tracy also enjoyed going to concerts, listening to jazz and playing cards.

Tracy is survived by his fiancé Johnette Hardy, mother Cassandra Richardson, brother Ken Cheadle, aunt and uncle Cynthia and Edward Franklin, aunt and uncle Terri and Isaac Logan, great aunt Winifred, Lemmie, and numerous relatives and friends. He was a loving and genuine person and will be eternally loved and missed.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 17, at 11:00 am at the Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors Chapel. Interment Mount Moriah Cemetery. Visitation 9:00am-11:00am at the chapel. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic and the City ordinance guest attending are required to wear mask. Services: Live stream link youtu.be/WbsmxtzL_zE Tracy M. Holland