Jack L. Holderman

Jack L. Holderman obituary, Tecumseh, MI

Jack L. Holderman

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Jack Holderman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Purse & Son Funeral Home on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Dateline: TIPTON, MICHIGAN
Jack L. Holderman, age 85, of Tipton, Michigan, passed away November 17, 2025.
He was born September 18, 1940 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Versal and Fay (Philips) Holderman. On November 24, 1962, he married Carol Jean Brighton in Tecumseh, Michigan and she survives.
Jack was a graduate of Michigan Center High School, Class of 1960. He was retired from Ford Motor Company, Saline Plant, with 33 years of service. He was involved with Tecumseh Parks & Recreation Little League Baseball teams. Jack was active in the Tecumseh High School Wrestling Program. Jack and his wife Carol were active in area Mixed Bowling Leagues and Tipton Jets 4-H Club.
In addition to his wife, Carol, he is survived by his children, Tammy (Alec) Miller, Kimberly (Todd) Baldwin, Carrie (Michael) Ingerly, Jack Holderman II (Carmela) and Jeffrey (Janette) Holderman; 13 grandchildren, 10 great grand children, 4 great great grandchildren, sisters, Kathy and Bonnie; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law Fred (Marcy) Brighton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Douglas Holderman, great grandson, Malachi, and sister-in-law, Bonnie (Brighton) Pfeffer.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Purse & Son Funeral Home, Tecumseh, Michigan, with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Cemetery, Tipton, Michigan. Visitation will also take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Purse & Son Funeral Home, Tecumseh, Michigan.

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Purse & Son Funeral Home

210 W. Pottawatamie Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286

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210 W. Pottawatamie Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286

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