George Thomas Holder Jr.

George Thomas Holder Jr. obituary, Greenville, SC

George Thomas Holder Jr.

George Holder Obituary

Visit the Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes - Downtown Chapel website to view the full obituary.
George Thomas Holder, Jr., age 75, passed peacefully at home on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Born on December 16, 1950 in Bennettsville, SC, George lived a full life as a dedicated husband, father, and will be lovingly remembered by his community in Greenville, South Carolina, where he resided at the time of his death.

George earned two bachelor's degrees from Georgia Southern and Clemson University.

He thrived in the mechanical and design engineering field for over 30 years.

During his leisure time, George was happiest chasing new adventures, mastering new skills, & pushing machinery to the limits of civilized people.

George's legacy will be cherished by his beloved wife, Virginia Anne Turner Holder, children, Katherine A. Holder and Thomas R. Holder, and a brother, Robert E. Holder.

George was predeceased by his parents, George Thomas Holder, Sr. & Dorothy Jane Gilmore Holder.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate George's life on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown, 639 N. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601.

George Holder will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Friends who wish to show support may send a memorial donation to:

Habitat for Humanity

South Carolina State Parks - via Beautiful Places Alliance

Donations may be directly to Cheraw State Park by personal check made out to: Cheraw State Park and noted In honor of George T. Holder Jr.

Mailed to:

Cheraw State Park

100 State Park Road

Cheraw, SC 29520

Southern Poverty Law Center

Friends are encouraged to share their favorite memories of George with the family by clicking on the button labeled "Share a Memory".
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639 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601

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