Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Watertown, New York
Aug 17, 1963 – Nov 28, 2019 (Age 56)
The funeral service for John R. Holder, Jr. will be 11:00 am Friday, December 6th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown. Spring burial will be held in Brownville Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4:00pm – 7:00pm Thursday, December 5th at the funeral home.
John passed away at Samaritan Medical Center Thursday, November 28th with his cousin Renee Cole by his side. He was 56 years old.
Born in Watertown August 17, 1963, John was a son to John Sr. and Sandra (Race) Holder. He was educated locally and spent his career working as an auto mechanic.
John was a race car driver at Evans Mills, Adirondack & Can-Am Speedways for many years. Under the numbers 20 & 14 John was a multiple feature winner at Can-Am, and Evans Mills, tracks.
Marriages to Dawn Seldon and Tammy Barker would end in divorce.
John is survived by his children, Devon Holder of North Carolina, Jessie Holder of Watertown, Cassie Farr or Alexandria Bay, Lacey Farr of Syracuse, Joseph Farr of Watertown; and his siblings, Thomas (Penny) Holder, Michael (Sheena) Holder, Mark (April) Holder, Chris Holder, Angelina Holder Swiney, Timothy (Lisa) Lobdell, Scott (Tammy) Lobdell, Tina Lobdell. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, aunts, uncles and several nieces, nephews, & cousins.
Besides his parents John is predeceased by his grandmother, Rose Holder, and his nephew, Brandon Holder.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.
Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com
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John was a good friend to me always. When ever my car broke down he would fix it and most times not even charge me for his time. Rest in peace friend!
Carol Darou
January 01, 2020 | Tampa, FL | Friend
To John and your wonderful family,
I am writing to extend my sincere condolences and sympathies. I had the honor of caring for John a brief period. He was an amazing man! I know that he is in Heaven at peace now and there are angels asking Jesus who the heck let this race car driver up there with his noisy race cars! I lost both my parents early in my life to breast and lung cancer- I know my mother is feeding him Dim Sum and my father has a place for him at the poker table and...
David OuYang
December 06, 2019 | Syracuse, NY | Friend
We will cherish the memories and pray for your family in their time of grief. God speed good man.
Travis and Roberta Bice
December 03, 2019 | WATERTOWN, NY | Friend
RIP john ur will be missed by many and my condolences to family and friends
Jean Sawyer
December 03, 2019 | Gouverneur, NY | Friend
I am sorry for the entire family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless
Lori Davis
December 03, 2019 | Carthage, NY | Friend
May u rest easy john, my little mckenzie remembers the trip to the Syracuse Zoo and how she loved big Ben, and I'll always remember our trips out to the lake together. I love ya and me and mckenzie will miss u always. --Pamela & McKenzie
Pamela Farr
December 02, 2019 | Carthage, NY | Friend
Love u uncle Johnny. My u rest in peace love kevin Lobdell
Kevin Lobdell
December 02, 2019 | Blackriver, NY | Family
I am very sorry for your loss. He was a great man! Enjoyed watching him race!
Brandon Parker
December 02, 2019 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Rest easy John will miss the times we had at the track and the many ups and downs we went though you were there for me when I needed it most and for that I thank you. Drive fast and stay in the lead. RIP
Kevin
December 02, 2019