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Michael Holford Obituary

Michael Holford Sr. Sept. 21, 1964-May 27, 2015 On Tuesday, May 27, 2015, Michael Holford Sr. passed away at age 50. He was a hard-working family man who worked all his life until health issues occurred. He is survived by his wife Bettie; daughters Crystal Andrews, Michelle Holford, Mercedes Holford; sons Michael Holford Jr., Timothy Arterberry, Tommy Andrews; grandchildren Nevaeh, Germane, Mercedes, Nazir, and Makylah; siblings Donnie, Kelvin, Kenneth, Katherine Tucker, Maria Griffin. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, and funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, all at Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel, 401 S.W. Harrison, Topeka. Visit Mr. Holford s celebration page at: www.peacefulrestfuneralchapel.com. Michael, you will be missed so much. We love you always. Michael Holford Sr.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on May 31, 2015.

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Janis Perry

July 15, 2020

Mercedes & Crystal are with there family , love to all of you , god will guide them home

Nevaeh Mays

February 22, 2016

candle lit, for you papa!

Me and Papa! <3

Nevaeh Mays

October 15, 2015

Papa we miss and love you truly.! rip. love nana.

Percy Penn

June 10, 2015

To the family of Michael Holford, my deepest and sincerest condolences. I was at a loss when I heard this sad news, I just recently was made aware that Mike had passed. He was one good brother / friend, he will be missed, may God comfort each and everyone of you, his family.

Tammy Brown

June 5, 2015

You are at peace ,gods child..I will never forget you..

vickie mcgee

June 4, 2015

mike you will be truly missed

Katesheius Anderson and Family

June 4, 2015

Sorry to here about Michael. He was always a good and funny guy. Crystal my heart goes out to you friend. May God bless and keep you in this time of need.

patti (mrs Larry) may

June 3, 2015

My prayers for the Holford family for strength during this very difficult time.

Suzy Herman

June 3, 2015

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in the love and memories you will forever hold near and dear.

dawnishia holford

June 3, 2015

Uncle Mike. you are the best, still! I love you!

Bobby Jaramillo

June 2, 2015

Holford Family,
Our prayers go out to you as you grieve the loss of Michael. I can still see his smile although decades have passed since last seeing him. Blessings to your entire Family.

iesha S

June 2, 2015

Family is my thoughts n prayers. U will be missed unc...

joann williams

June 2, 2015

Michael you will be truly missed we were child hood friends grow up together gone but never forgotten..

HEATHER WALKER

June 1, 2015

YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS & THOUGHTS WE LOVE ALL!!!

Alan & Tanya Gordon

June 1, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Mike was such a good man. He will be missed. Prayers for you all. +RIP+

ken and phyllis wilkes

June 1, 2015

sorry for your loss. our prayers are with you and family

Tracy Burnette

June 1, 2015

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for strength for each and every one of you.

Tracy Burnette and family

June 1, 2015

Holford Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, may all your memories bring you comfort.

Rosemary R Gutierrez and Family

theresa fidler

June 1, 2015

so sorry to hear about the whole for family loss. Michael is now with the Angels he will be blessed. he will watch over his family from up above. god bless you all. friend from the past Theresa Fidler

Crystal Andrews

May 31, 2015

I love and miss u so much dad. You are an angel now.

Dominic Gutierrez Sr

May 31, 2015

Extending my prayers and sympathy to the Holford Family.

May 31, 2015

sorry for loss he will be truerly miss from the henderson family

breonica holford

May 31, 2015

Sending prayers

Jamie. Sova

May 31, 2015

Sending prayers to the holford family

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