Richard A. Holder, 66 of Alum Creek died Tuesday January 5, 2010 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, from complications after surgery.
Richard was born on September 28, 1943 in Charleston, and spent his youth in Ansted. He was the son of Howard Holder (deceased) and Elizabeth Defibaugh. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Tommy Holder and son, Kelly Holder. Richard was a retired electrician belonging to IBEW Local Union 466 were he was a member of the pension committee board. After retirement, he became a dedicated volunteer for the American Red Cross and Americorp. He was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.
He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Defibaugh of Ansted, brother Howard Holder of Milford, Ohio, wife Carole Holder of Alum Creek, his eldest son Allen Holder and his wife Kim and their children Samuel and Amanda Holder all of Alum Creek, daughter-in-law Lori Holder, widow of Kelly Holder of Alum Creek and youngest son Craig Holder and his girlfriend Sara McCall of Alum Creek.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 PM Thursday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek. The funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Friday January 8 at the funeral home with Ministers Kim Matthews and Justin Imel officiating. Burial will follow at the Forks of Coal Memorial Park at Alum Creek.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donation to Kelly’s Kids, a nonprofit organization honoring Richard’s deceased son Kelly Holder. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 35 Sod, WV 25564. Service will be 1:00 PM Friday at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek. Visitation will be 6 to 9 Thursday at the funeral home.