L. O. "RED" HOLDEN

ANDERSON - Lawrence O'Ryan Holden, 87, of Anderson, husband of Jimmie McCollum Holden, died March 29, 2012 at his residence.

Born June 23, 1924 in Anderson, he was the son of the late James T. and Mettie Graham Holden. Mr. Holden was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the 187th Infantry Division during WWII. He was a retired salesman and member of River of Life Church of God.

Surviving are his wife, Jimmie Holden of the home; 2 daughters, Gloria Parker and her husband, Wilbur of Summerville and Kathy Whitley and her husband, Lonnie; son, David L. Holden and his wife, Paula; stepdaughter, Michele Gentry and her husband, Michael; stepson, Eric Simpson and his wife, Tracy; 2 grandchildren, Graham and Drew  Whitley; step grandson, Rusty Simpson and his wife, Jessica; 2 sisters, Rachel Holden and Ann Holden; brother, Rudolph Holden all of Anderson and several nieces and nephews of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ester MacDonald.

Funeral service will be held at 4pm Saturday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel with Pastor Kevin Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 until 4pm prior to the service at the Northeast Chapel, 3205 N. Hwy 81. Burial will take place at 10am Monday at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery.

The family is at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to River of Life Church of God, 601 South McDuffie Street Anderson, SC 29624.

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