Tom Holden Obituary
On June 4, 2023 Thomas Anthony Holden passed away. He was the beloved husband of Dawn Holden; loving father of Steven Lawrence Holden and Ryan Christopher Holden; dear brother of Rob Cochran and his wife Cheryl, Michelle Walters and her husband James, Laurie Heisler and her husband James, Michael Benton and his wife Florence, Carol Spriggs and her husband Kevin Spriggs, Jon Benton and his partner Emily Manfrebonia, and the late Alice Holden, Erika Barber, Sharon Nelson and Cindy Benton; Tom is also lovingly survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Family members and friends will gather in our Arbutus location on Thursday from 3-5PM and 7-9PM and Friday from 10AM-12PM where military honors will take place at 12noon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the American Heart Association in Tom's name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Steven Haines (Dollar General)
June 7, 2023
To Ryan and family, We at Dollar General are so sorry for your loss. Ryan came to work for me almost seven years ago, he was so nervous during the interview (his first job). One of the first things he told me about himself was his father was retired Navy. I knew right then and there I was going to hire him because I knew he was raised properly. Seven years later he has never disappointed me. Again sorry for your loss. Steve Haines
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Lisa Outland
June 5, 2023
There are people who make such a positive impact on your life, it doesn´t matter how long you have known them. Tom was one of those people. From the moment we met, it was as if we had known each other forever. He was so upbeat and friendly, always greeting me with a big smile and something nice to say. He shared his passion for painting his amazing, incredibly intricate little sculptures, which just blew me away! What a talented, wonderful, open, creative person he was!!! I can´t believe he´s gone, and I´m beyond sad.
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