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Curtis Holden Obituary

A retired employee of the City of Baton Rouge Department of Public Works, he passed away Monday morning, Dec. 16, 2013, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 63, a native of Woodville, Miss., and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 19, from noon to 4 p.m. Services at Greater King David Baptist Church on Friday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Dr. John E. Montgomery II. Interment in Louisiana National Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Courtney Williams; son, Cedrick Holden; sisters, Evelyn Holden and Brenda Holden; brother, Mayor-President Melvin 'Kip' Holden; and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and a brother. A graduate of Scotlandville High School, he attended Jarris Christian College of Texas.

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Published by The Advocate from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2013.

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September 12, 2023

I miss you papa

Shelia Franklin

December 28, 2013

God sustains, strengthens, comforts and
may He grant you peace as you mourn the
loss of Curtis. God knows how you feel.

Eunice Valley Copeland

December 25, 2013

Kip and the Holden Family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of another one of my classmates. Curtis was such a joy to be around, and thoroughly enjoyed himself at the last reunion he attended. The pictures tell the story. I hope the heartfelt sympathy of those who care will help to make your loss a little easier to bear. Me and the Scotlandville Class of 1968 share your loss and send our love and prayers. May God comfort and strengthen you.

Ruby Walls

December 21, 2013

May god b with u at ur time of sorry

Dr. Freda M. Lawrence

December 20, 2013

To the Holden Family,
He listens, He comforts, He answers, He steadies, He shelters. God and I care about you. You are on my heart today. today and always.

Lois Daigre

December 20, 2013

Lois Holden,

Words might not heal the pain of losing someone, who was close to you. May God's blessings and memories of your loved one support you forever.

"Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy, to you and your family"

SULC Family

Audrey Bowman

December 20, 2013

Kip,
I am saddened by the news of C.L.'s departure. I was unable to make the service, however, my family and I share with you at this difficult time. Separation is not easy, but God promised to be with us.

Johnie Dukes

December 20, 2013

To Mayor Kip Holden & Family

We were so sorry, to hear of the passing of your Brother.

May it comfort you to know, that others share in you sorrow at this most difficult time.

We will continue, to keep you in our prayers.

With Deepest Sympathy
Mrs. Johnie L. Dukes & Family

Lloyd Bowie

December 20, 2013

My condolences to the family of C.L.May God give you strength and comfort to deal with your loss!!Trust Him and He will see you through!!

GALE (SHORT) EDWARDS

December 20, 2013

TO THE FAMILY, MAY GOD WASH ALL YOUR TEARS AWAY AND HEAL YOUR HEART. HE'S GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. HE'S RESTING PEACEFULLY WITH THE LORD.

Shekita McKnight (EBR Council On Aging)

December 20, 2013

To: Evelyn & Brenda Holden: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

PAULETTE WILLIAMS JAMES

December 20, 2013

TO THE HOLDEN FAMILY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST ALFRED WILLIAMS WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR PRAY

Kimberly Celestine

December 20, 2013

Ced, Courtney, and Mom.God is in every plan, and may he put his arms around each of you to comfort you. Dad will be missed, He is with all the beautiful Angels above.. Be strong Ced baby for the long hard days to come and for Mom.. Prayers are up for the Family.. Love Kim

Wanda Boyd

December 20, 2013

Hearing of this loss was devastating. To Kip, Joan and Faye, I can say I know what you are going through. Your brother was special. Loved by so many. He smiled when he saw you coming and always had time for you. Going home won't be the same. I pray that you don't suffer and wake up to the eternity of life. My heart is with during this trying time.

Ethel Thompson

December 20, 2013

May God comfort all of you during your time of loss.

Kimberly Celestine

December 20, 2013

To Ced, Courtney, And Mom.Be Strong, for God is always in every plan, Dad will be truely missed but hold on to each other today and for the hard
long days to come..God will take care of it all..Love.. Kim

IVORY NELL SMITH ( CLASS OF 1968)

December 20, 2013

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DOING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES AND CHERISH THE GOOD TIME

Cassandra 'Sandra' Greensberry-Smith

December 20, 2013

To Cedric & family - May the Holy Spirit be your comforter during your time of sorrow. Cherish the good times as well as the bad and thank God for the time he wAs here even though it may never seem long enough. My prayers with you and your family always.

Henry Cooper

December 20, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Zoalee and Calvin Hayes

December 19, 2013

C.L., a dedicated hard-working employee of LA Department of Transportation, District 61, Gang 510. We worked together for years and when he left us, I missed the easy conversations and the ready smile and quick jokes. Now, he will be waiting on us all in eternity. Family, your hearts are in sorrow now as we all are but one day, we'll see him again. Love and prayers from Greater Grace Ministries of Baton Rouge.

Angela Morris

December 19, 2013

To Cedric and family...so sorry for your lost but God knows best... Hold on to the memories and cherish the good times.. May God see you through this.... Take care Angela

Saundra Gradney Freeman

December 19, 2013

C.L. was a unique man I met him when my twin married Kip he took my little sister and I on as his little sisters. In life no matter where I saw him after Kip remarried he always gave the biggest hug. He watched over all the ladies in Scotlandville as a big brother. I knew if I was bothered in a crown and didn't want the disrespect all I had to do was look towards C.L. that I needed him and he would chase the harasser away. He was so true to being as real as it gets with his character. Yes he will be missed but he is resting now and smiling at his family that went before him. To Lo and the children may God embrace your broken heart.

Matilda & Johnnie Moses Sr.

December 19, 2013

To The Holden Family,Sorry for your loss,CL was a Good Person we came to have known him and his Family, such nice folks here in Baton Rouge, CL will be missed and we shall cherish the Good days that we had with him,Our Prayers will be with your Family in this time of Bereavement,May God continue to keep his Loving arms around each and everyone of you.

Tracy Stafford

December 19, 2013

I had the priviledge of working with CL at EKL hospital. He was a hard working man that loved his job. May He rest in peace. To the Holden family pray daily and God will see you through. God Bless you all..

Darlene Bethley

December 19, 2013

TO MY FAMILY WITH DEEPEST SYMAPATHY SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR LOVE ONE.FROM DARLENE BETHLEY AND FAMILY

Darlene Cantrelle

December 19, 2013

Courtney & Calvin

May you and your family find peace and comfort in the word of God. He will see you all through the hurt.

Love you much

December 19, 2013

To The Holden Family

We are sorry to hear about your lost.May the Power of Prayer keep your family stronger in Christ. BE BLESSED and may GOD be with you.

WILLIE BROWN,JR & FAMILY
BATON ROUGE,LA 70805

December 19, 2013

I will always remember the good times we shared when you married into our family. Although we did not see each other often,the special moments will always be dear. Cedrick,Courtney,and the entire Holden family,you are in our prayers. Clarence & Joyce C. Hickman Zachary,LA

Cassandra Morris

December 19, 2013

C L was a great man and a good friend, I'm gonna miss him tipping his hat to me and saying, how u doing ma'am, Rest in paradise C L

December 19, 2013

To the Holden family: sorry for your loss. May God continue to keep His loving arms around each one of you.

Judy Harrison-Levy, Baker, La.
Scotlandville class of 71

December 19, 2013

TO THE HOLDEN FAMILY:
May the memories held deep within your heart help soothe your spirit at this difficult time. Yours in prayer.

Marian Lewis Williams
Scotlandville High Cass of 1965

Otha Myles

December 19, 2013

Sorry for your lost. From Sis. Otha Myles and family.

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