Duane Addis

Duane Elliott Addis, 76, of Holly Michigan passed away in his home with his wife by his side on Friday, December 12, 2025. Born on July 5, 1949, in Flint, Michigan, Duane was the son of William Peter Addis and Barbara Jean Addis. He was the eldest of 6 children and married his college sweetheart, Sherry Lee Alcumbrack on April 9, 1970. Duane graduated from Holly High School in 1967 where he was very active in sports, including: baseball, basketball, and excelled in tennis, where he went on to play for the Ferris State University tennis team and then graduated with a Degree in Insurance in 1971. After college Duane had careers in banking and real estate, but then moved on to become part and later owned his family’s three-generation insurance business. He continued his love of sports by playing tennis and even won the Kiwanis Tournament in 1975, which he was very proud of. He was active in his community by maintaining memberships and serving on the Boards of the Holly Moose Lodge, Holly Kiwanis (Past President), and the Holly Jaycees. In his 30’s and throughout the rest of his life his favorite sport to play was golf, playing in many area leagues and tournaments, while securing a few trophies. A big part of his entertainment was either attending or watching college and professional sports. He cherished attending his grandchildren’s sporting events to root them on. After retirement, Duane and Sherry became snowbirds traveling to Florida for the winters. He loved to dance, was outgoing and be the life of the party. He will be remembered for having a huge heart, as he loved his family so much! Duane is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sherry; their children, Shelley (Gene) Miller of Swartz Creek, Laura (Jason) Chaffin of Fenton; grandchildren, Jacob Snyder, Emily Snyder, Keira Chaffin, Wyatt Chaffin, Dylan Miller, and Elliott Addis; and his siblings, Kathy (Dan) Rolls, Jim (Wendy) Addis, Suzanne (Mike) Walenjus, Marti Goforth, and Bob (Arlene) Addis. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Dryer Funeral Home, 101 First Street, Holly, followed by burial at Lakeside Cemetery. Family will greet visitors on Tuesday December 16, 2025 from 2:00-4:00 PM, and 6:00-8:00 PM and again Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 10AM until the time of service. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com

Duane Addis

July 5, 1949 - December 12, 2025