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Mike Holston Obituary

Mike (Pop) Holston, age 58 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in Gulfport.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at THE RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport where friends may visit two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Beulah Cemetery in Saucier.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 417 Security Sq. Gulfport, MS 39507.

A full obituary may be viewed and a guestbook signed at www.riemannfamily.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sun Herald from Feb. 29 to Mar. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Mike Holston

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Natalie Dedeaux, RN @ Memorial Hosice

March 29, 2008

You all continue to remain in our thoughts and prayers. 'POP" was a very special man and I know you all miss him greatly. Know that all of you did an excellent job caring for him during his illness.
Although "POP" is in his eternal state of rest, know that your Hospice family remains here for you. We are just a phone call away.
Love,

Paula Spivey-Lacoste

March 9, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of our family.

Tammy Holston and Mark Harlan

March 3, 2008

He was a very loving uncle and a very special person.

Susie Stachura

March 2, 2008

Louise & Family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. May God give you strength to carry on and know that one day you will be rejoined in God's Kingdom. We love you all and are praying for you.

Susie & John Stachura

BRIAN HOLSTON

March 2, 2008

THIS IS TO JIMMY AND CARRIE I AMSORRY I CANT BE THERE FOR YALL I M LIVING IN TEXAS NOW YOUR FATHER MEANT ALOT TO ME SINCE WE ARE ALL FAMALIY HIM AND MY FATHER WERE VERY CLOSE I WILL COME SEE YALL SOON AS I CAN LOVE YALL BRIAN.

Gary and Debby Dubuisson

March 2, 2008

You are in our prayers.

Tommye Brister (Tonneson)

March 2, 2008

To the entire Holston family,
We are so sorry to hear of your
loss at this time..our hearts go out to you all.
The Bristers

JOYCE HOLSTON

March 2, 2008

LOUISE AND FAMILY,

I ONLY FOUND OUT TODAY ABOUT MIKE AND I AM SO SORRY THERE ARE NO WORDS TO CONVEY MY FEELINGS BUT YOU KNOW I HAVE BEEN THERE AND I UNDERSTAND HOW YOU ALL FEEL. MIKE WAS JUST A LIL BOY WHEN BOB AND I MARRIED.I REMEMBER VERY WELL SITTING IN THAT SWING AND WATCHING HIM AND THE OTHER KIDS PLAYING SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. BRIAN CALLED FROM TEXAS AND ASKED ABOUT JIMBO AND EVERYONE

" LEAN NOT UNTO THINE OWN UDERSTANDING BUT TRUST IN THE LORD" HE WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO CARRY ON.

LOVE & PRAYERS...JOYCE HOLSTON AND FAMILY.

Ashley & Michael Schloegel

March 1, 2008

God Bless your family.

The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes

March 1, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Martha Berrier

February 29, 2008

Carrie, I never knew your Dad, but my heart goes out to you. The man he was is reflected in his family. Just by knowing you, I know he was a wonderful person, full of integrity. My deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers are with you and your entire family. May God sustain you.

Corinne & Rick Buchholz

February 29, 2008

Lou, Jimmy, Cary, Vernon, Mary, family and kids. We love you and you are in our hearts and prayers. We will laugh at all the fond memories and cry with you. Please know we love you and you can call on us any time.

Eugene and Vickie Penton

February 29, 2008

To the Holston Family so sorrow for your loss we send our deepest sympathy your in our thoughts and prayers MIke and i was very good friends in school he will be sadly missed

Rudy and Shanna Marin

February 29, 2008

Vernon and kerri just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.

Marc & Anita Surginer

February 29, 2008

Louise,Jimmy& Mary,Carrie & Vernon,Holllis Ray,
Jean, Mrs Holston,
It is hard to believe Mike is gone. Our friendship has spanned a lifetime. My mind is flooded with memories and I go from laughing to crying. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Mike was a man that always got it right. His love for his family was an example to all.
We will truly miss our wonderful, dear friend. You are held close in many hearts.

Ashley Boyden-Anderson

February 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jay O'Neal

February 28, 2008

Louise, Jean, Harvey and family, We wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We all loved Mike and enjoyed working with him at MPC. Please let us know if you need anything. Love, Jay & Arlene O'Neal & family

Randy & Sonya Seals

February 28, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marsha and Dave Robertson

February 28, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Sandy Young

February 28, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Regina Melton

February 28, 2008

Jimmy and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My dog Murphy and I really enjoyed visiting with him when he came out to check on the pool. He was a very fine man. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Lance and Beth Christian

February 28, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. May God give you peace.

Lou Ann Murphy

February 28, 2008

Dear Jimmy and Mary,
It was with deep saddness to hear about the passing of your father and father-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family...

Russell & Pat Lanning

February 28, 2008

To the entire Holston Family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of bereavement. Also know that you are in our hearts and prayers during this time.

Rachel Leggitt

February 28, 2008

Louise, Jimmy, Mary, Carrie and Vernon.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in your time of great sorrow. We know you are grateful for the many happy years you shared with Mikey. We will never forget the friendliness and kindness Mikey gave to us. We are still enjoying our pool. Love, Rachel and Scott Leggitt

Judy Northrop

February 28, 2008

Louise and Jimmy, and the Holston family, We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family.
Lew Moran

Stephanie Castanedo

February 28, 2008

Mrs. Louise, Carrie, Vernon, Jimmy, Mary & children, My prayers are with you. I remember Mr. Holston coming to the daycare to pick up Kirstin. All the kids just loved him. He was a great man/ pop pop.
Stephanie, Tommy, Emma Rae & Anna Grace

Stuart Saucier

February 28, 2008

Louise, Jean, and Hollis Ray. I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and your brother.

melvin breland

February 28, 2008

Louise, Jimmy, Carie, and Holston family, we are so sorry to learn of Mikes passing. May God give you peace and comfort in the knowledge that he is no longer dealing with sickness and pain, but is with the heavenly father for eternity. Our thoughs and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow, please know that Carol and I are with you in thought and spirit.

Kirk Morgan

February 28, 2008

Mike was a fine example of a man with integrity. I am honored to have known him.

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