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1952
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2015
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Steven Holder Obituary
Asheville - Steven Carlisle "Steve" Holder, 62, went to be with the Lord on Friday March 13, 2015. Steve was born November 1, 1952 in Greensboro NC , son of the late Norman Carlisle Holder and Alice Elizabeth Ward Holder.
In high school, Steve played football and later attended Guilford College and UNC-Greensboro. He played guitar and enjoyed many genres of music. He was an expert baker and his cooking skills were chef quality.
By trade, Steve was a master carpenter and well versed in the knowledge of building and maintaining homes and property.
He was a kind and generous soul, taking care of his elderly father, as well as his elderly in-laws and other neighbors. Steve was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church and a Vestry member.
Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Jennifer Frank Holder; sons, Steven Clark Holder and Samuel Grey Holder; brothers, Pastor Jack R. Jones (Iglesia Comunidad Cristiana) of Woodstock GA, Donald W. Jones of Wilmington NC; sisters, Deborah Statton of Mechanicsville VA, Karen Patterson of Greensboro NC, Gina Ilderton of Pineville SC; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held Saturday March 21, 2015, 2:00 PM at St. Mary's Episcopal Church Asheville NC followed immediately by the burial of the ashes at St. Mary's Columbarium. The family will receive friends immediately following the services at the church reception hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St, Asheville NC 28801 or Iglesia Comunidad Cristiana, 77 East Crossville Rd, Roswell GA 30075.
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David
March 21, 2015
Death was not God's original purpose for us. It is something for which we can never be completely prepared. The Bible says: "Time indefinite God has put in our hearts" (Ecclesiastes 3:11) He created us with the desire to live forever. And he opened the way for that desire to be fulfilled at John 3:16.
Cindy & Phil Wallace
March 20, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you navigate through these tough times. God bless.
Chel Frank Douglass
March 20, 2015
Steve was a God-send in looking after our elderly parents. Kind and generous. Please keep Jenni and the boys in your prayers. Thanks.
Neece Hall
March 20, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chel Frank Douglass
March 20, 2015
Steve will be missed terribly. He was a God-send to help care for our parents. Jenni will need prayers and assistance to get through this terrible loss. Keep us all in your prayers please. Thank you.
Sally Bradley
March 19, 2015
So many memories. I've known you for over 40 years and know what a void you will have in your life. Please take solace in your sons and family and let me know what I can do to help.
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