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Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Rex grew up in New York and then attended and graduated from Hampton University in Virginia. He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. Rex came to New Jersey over 40 years ago, and resided in East Windsor for over 20 years. He worked for PNC Bank in Bensalem, Pennsylvania for over 15 years prior to his retirement. After retiring, Rex enjoyed being a substitute teacher in the Hightstown High School for the past several years.
Rex enjoyed fishing, reading, and playing handball. He was a former weight lifter. Rex was also a gifted writer having written many poems over the years and recently had a children's book published, titled "Mack & Beans".
Predeceased by his parents, James Earl and Ruth Rose (Richardson) Holder; and his sisters, Brenda and Sandra; he is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sylvia (Glasper) Holder; his children, Christopher Holder and his wife, Ella, Myleka Thompson, and Amira Thompson; his grandchildren, Ian Holder and Bryce Thompson; his brothers, James, Russell, and Anthony Holder; and his extended family including, Calvin Bower and Lala Bower.
Funeral services will be held at the Richard Harris Funeral Home, Zebulon, North Carolina with interment taking place at the Carolina Biblical Gardens, Raleigh, North Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Rex's memory to American Cancer Society by visiting In Memory Of at inmemof.org.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel, 136 Morrison Avenue, Hightstown, NJ.
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Brian Klatskin
September 1, 2022
I remember when I was in puddle in Hightstown Highschool about 3-5 years ago pre-covid lockdown I had gotten a few chances to speak to Mr. Holder cracking jokes and he would tell me stories about the past. He told me he was an author. We would talk about all sorts of things. I remember wearing a brown leather jacket with hair on the inside to school and he complemented it and we started talking about how expensive they are. He told me he really likes the classic look of the pilot leather jacket. I also remember having conversations with him about how I had asperations of joining the military. He told me stories about the Airforce and his time in service. Coincidence or not, I did end up joining the Airforce and am currently looking into commissioning with dreams of becoming a pilot. It may have not seemed like much to him but the little interactions that Mr. Holder and I had would make my days better. Rest in peace Mr. Holder Hightstown will not be the same without you.
I've attached a picture of me now in the Airforce as well as a picture of a vintage pilot jacket that our conversation made me think of.
Rest in peace Mr. Holder
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