David Holden

1948 - 2022

Mr. David Lee Holden, age 74, of Lindale, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Holden was born in Rome, Georgia on January 11, 1948, son of the late William "Bill" Holden and the late Mary Jestine Kernes Holden. Preceding Mr. Holden in death, along with his parents, was a sister, Elizabeth O'Berry. Mr. Holden was an accomplished automotive mechanic and worked for many years as a front-end tire alignment specialist. He loved traveling to the mountains in North Carolina, as well as visiting with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Holden also loved dogs and rescued many from almost certain death at various shelters and animal control centers over the years. He was also a member of New Life Church of God, Rome. In his final weeks of life, when he was in severe pain as his body began to fail him, Mr. Holden was given constant attention and was selflessly cared for by his wife Fay and his daughter Mary. Survivors include his wife, Fay Dennington Treglown Holden, Lindale; two daughters, Mary Holden Lindsey (Johnny), Lindale, and Tess Holden Bachmeier (Harlan), Washington; a son, David Edgar Holden (Emily), Lindale; a stepdaughter, Dawn Treglown, Lindale; three brothers, James Holden, Russell Holden (Kathy), and William "Bill" Holden (Gail); a sister, Mary Frances Goswick (Travis); six grandchildren including a special grandson, Greg Holden, with whom he had a close relationship, often working on cars together when Greg was much younger; and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Holden is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. In accordance with Mr. Holden's wishes, his remains will be cremated, with no formal services scheduled at this time. The family requests that any donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospitals to fight childhood cancers or to any cancer center of your choice. Leaf Cremation of Georgia, Acworth, is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. David Lee Holden.