Obituary of Roy E. Holder
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Roy E. Holder, age 86 of Blowing Rock, and formerly of High Point, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 4, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 18, 1928 in High Point, NC to Rue Holder and Hester Cox Holder. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Valoree, and by his loving wife of 10 years, Melda.
Roy graduated from High Point University. For many years he served as Minister of Music and Education for Baptist churches throughout the state of North Carolina. Later in life, he served as the Director of Missions for the Transylvania Baptist Association in Brevard, North Carolina.
Roy is survived by his loving son, Jim Holder and daughter-in-law Sandy Holder; his loving daughter Julie and husband Roger Robertson; granddaughter Katie Holder; grandson Josh Holder; grandson Jesse Robertson and wife Mandy; grandson Brock Robertson and wife Heidi. Other survivors include Meldas four daughters, Brenda Oxford, her husband Steve and their children Stephanie and Scott; Peggy Johnson, her husband Philip and their children James and Andrew; Sherri Thomas, her husband Jackie and their son Adam; and Terri Tucker. He is also survived by his loyal companion, Cuddles.
Roy was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family and supported them in every way. He was always willing to offer his wisdom and encouragement to everyone that he loved. Roy will be remembered for his service to the Lord, his beautiful voice, his stories and contagious smile.
Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. in the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, one hour prior to the service time in the funeral home.
Memorial donations in Roys name may be made to the Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood St. NW. Lenoir, N.C. 28645.
Online condolences may be shared with the Holder family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Holder