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Jerry Holden Obituary
CHAMPAIGN – Jerry B. "Jake" Holden, age 70, of Champaign passed away at 1:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy. The Rev. David Ashby will officiate. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at the funeral home.
Mr. Holden was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Champaign, a son of Earl and Mary Foster Holden. He married Dorothy Kay Huxhold on Jan. 13, 1962 in Champaign. She survives.
Also surviving are his mother, Mary Bland of Dewey; four daughters, Diane Louise Holden of Rantoul, Mary Kay Snyder of Casey, Barbara Lynn Orr of Mahomet and Janet Lee Thornhill of Urbana; seven grandchildren, Caitlin Snyder, Elijah Snyder, Zachary Orr, Matthew Orr, Samantha Thornhill, Holden Thornhill and Paul Thornhill, Jr.; three sisters, Shirley Morfey of Thomasboro, Janet Largent of Mahomet and Julie Davis of Dewey.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Thomas Hayden Holden.
Mr. Holden was a graduate of Champaign High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Reserves. He worked for 27 years as a baker and cake decorator at Eisner grocery store.
Mr. Holden was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Champaign. He played the guitar, accordion and organ. He loved camping, canoeing, drawing and brain teasers. He enjoyed Civil War History. Mr. Holden doted on his grandchildren and will be missed by his devoted dog, Elvis.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carle Hospice.
Memories and Condolences
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Bobbi (Sis) Phillips
January 19, 2008
Aunt Mary, Kay and Family, Jake was one wonderful man and he will be missed very much by all of us. Our Prayers and Love are with you all.
Phyllis Deakin
January 18, 2008
Aunt Mary, Kay & family:
The earth has lost a beaming sole and I'd like to think Jake has heaven laughing as he always did us with his jokes. Couldn't bring myself to attend visitation or funeral; I want to remember Jake full of life. I'll never be able to tie another shoe without thinking of Jake. Love to all.
Janet Largent
January 15, 2008
Kay and kids...
Love you.
Dick Woods
January 11, 2008
Kay & Family
I sure couldn't have asked for a better friend. We spent many years together. You will be in our prayers
Dick & Janice Woods
Mary Cummings
January 10, 2008
Janet, my deepest sympathies go to you and your entire family on the loss of this gentle man. I'm sorry I am unable to attend the services, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kyla Poplawski
January 10, 2008
Kay,
I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Cheri & Joel Wood
January 10, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing ever really prepares you to lose someone you love. From what Mary has told me, he was always entertaining to be around and I'm sure you will all miss his antics. We are praying for all of you for comfort and strength. We love you Mary, Joe, Caitlin, & Elijah.
Heather Cribelar
January 9, 2008
Mary and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father passing. I'm praying for everyone ! I miss you and love you all!
RIck & Nancy (Moore) Miebach
January 9, 2008
Kay, Family & Aunt Mary,
So sorry to hear of Jake's passing. We will always remember his wonderful sense of humor & consideration for others. He will be missed at all the family get-togethers. Thanks for all the good times Jake!
Les Brooks
January 9, 2008
Sorry to read of your loss. I worked with Jerry at R P C and he was a good friend. Always very helpful.
Myria Skinner
January 9, 2008
Myria Skinner
Mary I'm so sorry about your dad. Tell your mom that I'm praying about her and your family.
Love Myria
Karen Barnett
January 9, 2008
Diane
My sincere sympathy to you and your entire family.
Trish Gale
January 9, 2008
Barb, Janet and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Barb, I did not realize you and Janet were sisters.
Amber Gale Oakey's Mom - Trish Gale
Tracy Richardson
January 9, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Cheri Wood
January 9, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. From what Mary tells me, he was onery just like my dad. He had to be an "interesting" guy to have a daughter like Mary (my evil twin). :-) I will be praying for all of you for comfort, strength and peace. I love you Mary, Joe, Caitlin, & Eli.
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