Mallard "M.D." Holston

Mallard "M.D." Holston

Mallard Holston Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 14 to Apr. 16, 2008.
Mallard “M.D.” Holston, 81, of Ellisville, died Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Comfort Care Nursing Home in Laurel.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Chapel of Memory Chapel with burial in Lake Park Hills Cemetery. The Revs. Jeff Shannon and Marty Fields will officiate.Mr. Holston was the owner of Holston’s Auto Sales and a member of First United Methodist Church in Ellisville.He is preceded in death by his parents, Simpson and Matilda Holston; four brothers, Vernon, Irvin, Claude and Simpson Holston; and five sisters, Ora Ellzey, Vera Moss, Virginia Blakeney, Irma Middleton and Vinnie Ezell.Survivors include his wife, Geraldine “Jerry” Holston of Ellisville; two sons; Dr. James Holston and wife Kelli of Laurel and David Holston and wife Marcia of Ellisville; grandchildren, Joel Holston and wife Michelle of Laurel, Adam Holston of Laurel, Erin Kate Goode and husband Jim of Clinton, Brandon Holston and Lorann Holston, both of Ellisville; great-grandchildren, Emily and Sam Holston of Laurel.Pallbearers will be Richard Woolwine, Larry Walters, Clarence Putman, Jerry Lyon, Webb Lyon, and Jeff Bailey. Honorary pallbearers will be Ken Reynolds, Kevin Reynolds, Kelvin Knotts, A.J. Cooley, Bobby Reynolds, and Scott Flynt.Memorial may be made to Ellisville United Methodist Church.Visitation will be held this evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Memory Chapel, which is in charge of the arrangements.

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April 19, 2008

Walker's Dairy Bar Ray,Patricia,Kim,William,Erin and Family posted to the memorial.

April 18, 2008

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April 15, 2008

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Walker's Dairy Bar Ray,Patricia,Kim,William,Erin and Family

April 19, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Randall Musgrove

April 18, 2008

My deepest sympathies to your family. You are in our prayers.

Aimee Mangum Hively

April 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Having just recently lost my Mom, I know what a difficult time this is. Mrs. Jerry, your were such a dear friend to Mom (Wanda Mangum)and I can't thank you enough for that.

Bobby Murphy

April 15, 2008

We never had the chance to meet Mr. Holston but through his son "David" I feel like I knew him. David, you were blessed to be as close to your father as you were. A lifetime you were friends! You will see him again, thanks to your determination! Praise God for that!

Sammy & Linda Beech

April 15, 2008

You will be in our prayers

John F. Hanrahan

April 15, 2008

Peace of Christ to the family

Jerry & Lisa Smith

April 15, 2008

"Shorty" was a wonderful man and loved by everyone who knew him. He was a friend to all, and will be greatly missed. Jerri, you, James, David and their families are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sherry McAndrews

April 15, 2008

Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

KELLY AND DANNY HICKS

April 15, 2008

MRS JERRI,SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Jake and Becky Spencer

April 15, 2008

Our sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with you.

Belinda Lyon

April 15, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Love, Brad and Belinda Lyon

sonja mcdonald

April 15, 2008

Mr.Holston was a very respectable man.I met him when I worked at Comfort care.Always a gentleman.One of a few good men.You're in my prayers.

Tommy & Margaret Creel

April 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bobby McCurley

April 15, 2008

David,
May God bless and keep you and your family.

Earl & Jo Yarbrough

April 15, 2008

David & All the Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God bless each of you.

Beverly Morris

April 15, 2008

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam Shores

April 15, 2008

Dr Holston and David, sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May God bless you both and give you comfort.

Wanda Busby

April 15, 2008

May God wrap his loving arms around you during this time of sorrow.

Ginny Gough

April 15, 2008

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Alfred & Talma Ekes

April 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you . Shorty was a wonderful person . I met him at Comfort Care ;it is a great honor to call him Friend . May God Bless .

Jerry & Sarah Flynt

April 15, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Steve & Marsha DeReamer

April 15, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Morris and Sylvia Brown

April 14, 2008

We are sorry about your Father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Margie McLaurin

April 14, 2008

I send my deepest sympathy and my thoughts are with you.

thomas &sandra Pitts

April 14, 2008

sorry to hear about your dad, our prayers are with you

Dale Fant

April 14, 2008

MS. Jerry, David & Marcia,
I just read of Mr. Holston's death. I truly feel your loss. He was always so kind to me and my family. We could not have better neighbors growing up. David, I will not be able to attend the funeral but please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you in your loss.

Sincerely,
Dale & Gail Fant
Hattiesburg, MS

Pete and Carolyn Herndon

April 14, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers and with you all.

Guytie Runnels

April 14, 2008

James, Stan and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was a legend and have enjoyed knowing him.

Stan and Guytie Runnels

April 14, 2008

We join in with you during your time of sorrow and grief and prayer for the love of God for you which surpasses all understanding. Jerald L. Ulmer, Sr and Family

Dennis Henley

April 14, 2008

Please accept my most sincere condolences. "Shorty" was always a good friend to me and a man that I admired and respected. I know he was a man of God and that he has now begun an eternity of closer fellowship with Him. We will all miss him greatly!

pamela everett

April 14, 2008

sorry to hear about your father he was a very sweet man.

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