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Berry Holden Obituary
YOUNGSVILLE - Berry Patterson (B.P.) Holden Jr., 91, of Youngsville died Thursday evening, Oct. 15, 2009, at his home.
He was born and raised in Franklin County on land that has been in the family for five generations and is registered as a Century Farm. Mr. Holden and his wife started, owned and operated Holden's Bar-B-Que in Youngsville, until their retirement. He was a World War II veteran and served his country honorably receiving the Purple Heart Award. He was a former member of the Franklinton American Legion.
Mr. Holden was a loyal lifetime member of Wake Union Baptist Church.
Mr. Holden was the son of the late Willie Hicks Holden and Berry Patterson Holden Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Bertha Mason Holden and his sisters, Ola Jackson and Ida Holden.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Wake Union Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jack Painter officiating. Burial will follow in the Wake Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Holden is survived by daughters, Judy Holden Hill and husband, John, of Rock Hill, S.C., Ginny Holden Keith and husband, Charles, of Youngsville; sons, Neil Holden and wife, Deborah, of Youngsville and Randy Holden and fiancee, Carol, of Youngsville; sister, Susie Williams of Rolesville; grandchildren, Jim Hill and wife, Tyla, of Clemson, S.C., Jocie Tiedeman and husband, Clay of Columbia, S.C., Laurie Matthews and husband, Justin, of Youngsville, Amanda Keith of Raleigh, Richard Holden of Beaufort, DeAnn Lehman and husband, Kevin, of Beaufort, Brandy Newman and husband, Jason, of Hartfield, V.A., Tracy Holden of Louisburg; and ten great-grandchildren.
Thank you to his caregivers, Donna Lee, Cathy Naudus and Joyce Reagan. Friends may view Mr. Holden at Bright Funeral Home Saturday, Oct. 17, until 5 p.m.
Friends may visit with the family at his home and immediately following the service at the Wake Union Church Fellowship Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wake Union Baptist Church Land Fund, 13345 Wake Union Church Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587; Hospice of Wake County; 1300 St Mary's Street, 4th Floor, Raleigh, NC 27605; or to a charity of ones choice.
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Nyle Wadford
October 21, 2009
I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Holden's passing last Thursday. I was out of town last weekend and did not discover this news until today. I will miss seeing his shining face at Holden's and discussing the days events as well as hearing a new joke or two every time I was lucky enough to see him there. He was always a true gentleman. I feel lucky to have known him. He will be missed by many. My condolences to the family. Nyle Wadford (Wake Forest)
October 17, 2009
To all of uncle b" family
I was so saddened to hear of uncle B's
passing. I have many memories of him and they are good ones. May God bless you and be with you during this time of bereavement.
Sandra (Mason) Gooch and (Buck)
b
Henry & Barbara Cooke
October 17, 2009
Randy & Family, You are in our prayers. We are so sorry to hear about the passsing of your father. You will be in our thoughts in the days ahead. Deepest sympathy. Henry Vann & Barbara Cooke
October 17, 2009
BP and Bertha were the best of the best. They opened their home and hearts and made us family. We go way back and have good memories may you be comforted by those memories and knowing that others care.
Love to all,
Mary Leigh Meek Inscoe and Family
June Wheeler
October 17, 2009
Randy, Neil, and Family
May each special memory of BP shine in your hearts and bring you peace.
Ronnie Young
October 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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