Ralph Holder II

Ralph H. Holder II MOYOCK - Ralph Henry Holder II, 65, of the 100 block of Camellia Drive, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He was born on Dec. 11, 1943, in Clarksville, Tenn., to the late Ralph Henry Holder Sr. and Betty Johnson Holder. Mr. Holder retired from the U.S. Navy as a senior chief after 26 years of service, having served in the submarine service. He was a member of the American Legion Post 288, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and Fleet Reserves. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Connie Rhine Holder of the home; a daughter, Jeanette (Jan) Holder of Moyock; a son, Ralph Henry Holder III and wife Lisa of Flat, Texas. Also surviving are a sister, Mary Ann Irvin of Moyock; four brothers, Francis L. Holder of Iran, Stephen S. Holder of Peach Orchard, Ark., James W. Holder and wife Louise of Jonesboro, Ark., and Patrick B. Holder and wife Cindy of Peach Orchard; two grandchildren, Grace Anne Holder and Josh Wilkins. In accordance to his wishes, Mr. Holder will be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, is assisting the Holder family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.