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Francis Duane Holm
1923 - 2019
Francis Duane Holm
1923 - 2019
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BORN
1923
DIED
2019
Francis Holm Obituary
Mr. Holm was born July 2, 1923 in Lake City, Iowa, the son of the late Lela A. (Clark) and Arthur S. Holm. He passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his residence in Lufkin, Texas.
Mr. Holm was a farmer, carpenter and man of many talents. His hobby was making various designs on plastic canvas. He was a member of Cross Road Baptist Church.
Mr. Holm is survived by his wife of 75 years, Phyllis Holm of Lufkin; sisters, Carmen Allen and Glenda Iback, both of Iowa; children, Dennis D. Holm, Sr. and wife Patricia of Lufkin, Texas, Reggie Holm and wife Sandy of Illinois, Vance Holm and wife Elaine of Alabama, Timothy Holm and wife Norma of Tennessee, Laretta Weaver of Alabama and Myra Lieske of Tennessee. He has 13 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
He will be missed very much.
Services are in the care of Oakley-Metcalf Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Samantha Rivers-Williams
November 23, 2019
One precious soul. You will be forever missed by all.
Zelda Orso
November 23, 2019
Mr Holm was a good man and lived his his as a reflection of Christ. He treated everyone with respect and love. So thankful that me, Jackie and especially my brother Bo were able to see and visit with him last month. Go rest high on that mountain Mr Holm
Sam & Stacey Rivers
November 23, 2019
A great man that left so many special memories in our community.
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Susan Broadhead
November 22, 2019
One of the nicest gentlemen I've met! RIP
Bruce Weaver
November 22, 2019
A very beloved soul.. Rest in Peace Mr.H
Bruce&Darlene Weaver
November 22, 2019
Mr Holm was a wonderful man and loved by many.
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