1937
George
2013
George Thomas "Tommy" Holder
March 20, 1937 — October 19, 2013
George T. "Tommy" Holder, 76, of Colona died on October 19, 2013 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Coal Valley Church of the Nazarene, 103 East 3rd Street, Coal Valley, Illinois. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Following services cremation rites will be accorded. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers it was Tommy's wish that memorials may be made to his family for a fund to be established.
Tommy was born on March 20, 1937 in Bald Knob, Arkansas the son of Earl D. and Delia Ishom Holder. He married Wilma Joan Biram on May 7, 1957 also in Bald Knob.
Tommy enjoyed his life as a professional musician and guitar player as well as vending repair man. He retired on October 18, 2012. He enjoyed giving guitar lessons, gardening and attending the Coal Valley Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma
Children Rhonda (Lane) Bennett-McKinley Woodhull, IL
Tommy Lewis (Kelly) Holder Columbus, WS
7 Grandchildren Rodney (Elena) Quillen, Amber (Tony Hunter) Holder, Thomas (Lisa) Holder, Kennith (Jamie) Bennett, Leramy Bennett, Michael (Tia) Holder and Breck Bennett.
4 Great Grandchildren Lilly, Lola, Reece, Lincoln and one on the way.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; 2 Sisters, Bernice Menear and Wilma Heston; 2 Brothers, Earl Holder Jr. and Glen Holder
Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Coal Valley Church of the Nazarene, 103 East 3rd Street, Coal Valley, Illinois. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Following services cremation rites will be accorded. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers it was Tommy's wish that memorials may be made to his family for a fund to be established.
Tommy was born on March 20, 1937 in Bald Knob, Arkansas the son of Earl D. and Delia Ishom Holder. He married Wilma Joan Biram on May 7, 1957 also in Bald Knob.
Tommy enjoyed his life as a professional musician and guitar player as well as vending repair man. He retired on October 18, 2012. He enjoyed giving guitar lessons, gardening and attending the Coal Valley Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma
Children Rhonda (Lane) Bennett-McKinley Woodhull, IL
Tommy Lewis (Kelly) Holder Columbus, WS
7 Grandchildren Rodney (Elena) Quillen, Amber (Tony Hunter) Holder, Thomas (Lisa) Holder, Kennith (Jamie) Bennett, Leramy Bennett, Michael (Tia) Holder and Breck Bennett.
4 Great Grandchildren Lilly, Lola, Reece, Lincoln and one on the way.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; 2 Sisters, Bernice Menear and Wilma Heston; 2 Brothers, Earl Holder Jr. and Glen Holder
Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com
Visitation Details
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013, 10:00am - 11:00am, Coal Valley Church of the Nazarene
Service Details
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013, 11:00am, Coal Valley Church of the Nazarene
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