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Carl Holten Obituary

Rev. Carl W. Holten, 70

Muncie - Rev. Carl W. Holten, 70, passed away Wednesday evening, March 4, 2015, at the Signature Health Care Center following an extended illness.

He was born on February 18, 1945 in Muncie, the son of Robert and Myrtle (Harty) Holten.

Carl is a 1964 graduate of Royerton High School and later married the love of his life, Cindy (Logan) Holten in 1974 and she preceded him in death in 2010. Rev. Holten had worked in the production department of Colonial Bakery for thirty-one years prior to his retirement in the early 1990's. He was a member of the Heritage Apostolic Church where he had served as the assistant pastor and Sunday school superintendent. Carl was a life time member of the North American Hunting and Fishing Club.

Survivors include two sons, Carl Holten II (wife, Jennifer), Anderson and Brad Holten (wife, Tonya), Muncie; his mother, Myrtle Long, Eaton; two brothers, Robert Holton (wife, Ann), Palm Bay, Florida and Jerry Holten (wife, Cheryl), Eaton; four grandchildren, Autumn, Jeff, Austin and Chase; one great-grandchild, Amiah Holten; one step grandchild, Travis Ray; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife of thirty-six years, Cindy, he is preceded in death by his father; one sister, Judy Matchett; and infant brother, Jesse Holten.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015, 3:00 p.m. at the Heritage Apostolic Tabernacle with Pastor Michael Perdue officiating. Burial will follow at the Tomlinson Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Heritage Apostolic Tabernacle, 3120 S. Walnut St. Muncie, IN 47302 on Monday, March 9, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Apostolic Tabernacle.

Online condolences may be made to the family in care of www.parsonmortuary.com.

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

Published by The Star Press on Mar. 8, 2015.

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Louis & Christine Sanchez

March 8, 2015

So sorry to hear about Bro. Holten's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family!

Teresa Yarger

March 8, 2015

Praying for you Jerry and Christa

Greg Chopyak and Family

March 8, 2015

It saddens me to lose such a GREAT man of God and a great elder that spoke into my life and impacted me greatly! I hold my memories of us preaching at the prison together so dearly in my heart! Go rest high in that mountain and rejoice for we shall see you again in Heaven!

Robert Holten

March 8, 2015

Love Bro. See You later with the LORD JESUS

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