Michael W. Holden

1988 - 2022

Michael Wayne Holden Jr., 33, St. Clair, departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in St. Louis.

Michael was born Oct. 24, 1988, in St. Louis, the son of Michael Wayne Holden Sr. and wife Lisa Marie, nee Ashworth. On Sept. 10, 2011, he was united in marriage to Ashley Elizabeth Kohler, and three children came to bless this union.

Michael was a Christian and member of Life Stream Church in Washington. He was employed by Jim Trenary Chevrolet Buick GMC in Union as an internet sales director, serving the company for about 15 years. His job just wasn't a job to him, it was his life.

He loved putting up Christmas lights during the holiday season, camping and being on the river and playing cards. Going on the Kohler family vacations was always a special time for him. He enjoyed mowing his lawn and was very proud of his new lawn mower. What meant most to him was time spent with his family, especially his children. The love they shared and the many precious memories they created will be cherished by all of them forever.

Michael is survived by his wife, Ashley Holden, St. Clair; his children, Mckinley Holden, Emersyn Holden and Peyton Holden, all of St. Clair; his parents, Michael Sr. and Lisa Holden, Lonedell; his parents-in-law, Jeff and Sheryl Kohler, St. Clair; his grandparents, Brenda Bay and Fareley Holden and wife Deborah, all of Lonedell; his brother-in-law, Jason James and wife Sheila, St. Clair; his sister-in-law, Stephanie Mogg and husband Chris, St. Clair; aunts; uncles; great-aunts and -uncles; two nieces; seven nephews; cousins; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Ashley Marie Holden, and his grandparents, John Bay and Ruth Holden.

A funeral services was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Life Stream Church, Washington, with the Rev. Paul Scheperle officiating.

Interment was in Brush Creek Cemetery, Gray Summit.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Arrangements were in care of Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair.