MICHAEL WILLIAM HOLLEY SR., known affectionately as "Michael" or "Mike" was born in Baltimore MD on September 19, 1967 to the late Elmer Holley Jr. and Christine Brittle.

Michael was raised and grew up in Baltimore City. He received his education from Baltimore City public school systems and worked various jobs throughout Baltimore City.

Growing up Michael's favorite subject in school and throughout life was mathematics.

Michael would always reminisce about his childhood with a sense of joy. Michael enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Michael also enjoyed watching football and his favorite team was the Baltimore Ravens.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Holley Jr; his grandmothers, Ella Casey and Lillian Brittle; his aunts, Gwendolyn and Arlene; his brothers, Steve Holley and Jerry Brittle Jr.

Michael will be sadly missed by his mother, Christine Brittle; his stepfather, Jerry Brittle Sr; his children's mother, Brenda Alston; his daughter, EL-Shawna Alston (aka Big Head as he called her); his son, Michael Holley Jr. (aka Big Man as he called him); his grandson, Charles Bellamy IV; his sister, La' Vonya Holley Barnes; his brothers, Emmanuel and Eugene Holley; his stepbrother, Jerome Brittle; and a host of family and friends.