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S.W. Holdren Obituary

S. W. (Bill) Holdren was born in May of 1948 in Roanoke, Va. to Shirley William Holdren and wife, Ruby F. Holdren. He went to be with his heavenly Father on April 25, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carolyn Foutz Holdren; his children, Scott Holdren, of Monroe, N.C. and Keely Holdren, of Charlotte, N.C.; his mother, Ruby F. Holdren; a brother, Calvin Holdren and wife, Renee; sisters, Linda Charlene Holdren, Susan Holdren, all of Vinton, and Maria Murray and her husband, John, of Franklin County. He was preceded in death by his father, Shirley W. Holdren. He was the owner of Holdren Roofing and Siding, Inc., also, he attended William Bryd High School. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, in Bill's name. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Apr. 26, 2010.

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Shelby Foutz

May 22, 2012

Carolyn, you had a wonderful husband. The two of you were such a cute couple. I have a picture that I am going to get copied and send you. Its the four of us.
We love you and your family very much!!!

Ann Marie Jackson

May 21, 2012

Mrs Holdren,
I pray you (and your family )feel God's love and comfort every single day and that HE gives you extra strength on those days that you need it most.

May 21, 2012

Carolyn, I know you will always miss Bill. He was a very special person....

Bill @ Del Coronado Hotel in San Diego

May 16, 2012

Bill @ Foutz cemetery

May 16, 2012

Bill @ Keely's apt. w/ Minnie & Goldie

May 16, 2012

Bill walking w/his Mom, Ruby down the aisle at Calvin & Renee's wedding

May 16, 2012

Bill on Parkway 1967

May 16, 2012

Ruby's house Christmas 2008

May 16, 2012

Christmas 2005 Bill fishing @ Simones in Gatlinburg

Bill Holdren

May 16, 2012

Chris Saunders

April 29, 2010

Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. I cherish the times that my dad and I would run into you two in Nashville on vacation and the concerts in town many years ago. You both are very special people, and I will be praying for comfort for you and your family during this time.

Ann Marie Jackson

April 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Holdren family. I am extremely sorry for your loss. I did not have the opportunity to meet Bill but i know his daughter Keely and i know what a wonderful and kind person she is and how much she admires and loves her dad.

Susan Holdren

April 28, 2010

My brother has touched many lives, including mine in a special way. I am so proud to call him my brother. He will be missed dearly by all of us. Love and prayers to all of the family.

Dawn Wilhelm

April 28, 2010

Scott and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jennifer (Rutledge) Payne

April 28, 2010

Keely, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

April 27, 2010

All of our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Holdren family as well as those Bill touched along the way. May God bless you and keep you in this time of great need.

Sincerely,
Rutherford and Taylor Families

Stephanie Rutherford

April 27, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers for quite some time. And you will all continue to be in my prayers and you go through this difficult time. I am glad Bill has found peace and comfort as he is embraced by our Lord! Please let me know if there is anything I can do!

All my love,
Stephanie Rutherford

Charlene Holdren

April 27, 2010

My brother Bill meant so much to all of us. I can truly say that not only was he my brother, but he was my hero as well. I thank God that I got to know him even more in his last few months. My prayers go out to all of the family, but especially to Carolyn, Scott, and Keely. Hold strong to your faith, and may God help us all through the days and months a head. Love you all.

April 27, 2010

CAROLYN,KEELY AND SCOTT SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BILL ARE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WE LOVE YOU GAIL AND SUE

Angela Dickerson

April 27, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

brenda moran

April 27, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sheryl and Dave Yemington

April 27, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and especially prayers have been with all of you and will continue to be in the days ahead.

Paul Clark

April 27, 2010

I am very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Bonnie & Tibi Elek

April 27, 2010

Tibi and I are so sorry to hear of this loss. Our prayers are with you all. We do know he is not suffering and he is in a much better place.

Mike & Brenda Firebaugh

April 27, 2010

Cal and Renee, Our prayers are with you. Mike and Brenda Firebaugh

Gary & Janice Hess

April 27, 2010

So very sorry for Bill's loss. Our thoughts and prayers remain with all the family during this difficult time. As Bill's cousin, I fondly remember the days when we visited and played together, often at our Grandparent's home in the country. Janice and I take some comfort in knowing that Bill is in a better place, but know he will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.

Ron & Shelby Foutz

April 26, 2010

Carolyn,Scott & Keely and the entire Holdren family, we are so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a good man,we loved him dearly. Carolyn we love you,Scott & Keely. Our hearts are breaking. We are here for you, and would do anything we can. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ron & Shelby

TERESA WYMER

April 26, 2010

CAROLYN SCOTT & KEELY
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. BILL WAS SUCH A GOOD PERSON. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU NEED PLEASE LET US KNOW.
JOYCE FOUTZ & FAMILY

April 26, 2010

Linda, So sorry to hear about your brother. My prayers are with you and your family. Joan Sowers (ITT), Roanoke, Va.

Conrad & Donna Aliff

April 26, 2010

I'am sorry for your loss Carolyn.We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers.As I always tell you,you can call me anytime if you need me.God Bless.

BETTY McGHEE

April 26, 2010

TO THE ENTIRE HOLDREN FAMILY:
MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU ENDURE THE NEXT DAYS, WEEKS AND MONTHS. PLEASE KNOW THAT I WILL BE STANDING BY TO ASSIST YOU IN ANY WAY THAT I CAN. REMEMBER , WITH GOD'S HELP YOU WILL MAKE IT THROUGH THIS LIFE'S TRIAL. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP EACH OF YOU IN HIS SHELTERING ARMS.

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