Earl (Eddie) E. Holstein, Jr., 60, of Ashford, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 21, 2025, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long battle of lung disease.
Earl was a salesman at Deka Battery Company for over 25 years before becoming a coal miner for Coal River Energy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Sr. and Barbara Holstein; and his son-in-law, Joshua Mullins.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Lou Holstein; daughter, Nyoka (Aaron) Taylor of Hernshaw; daughter, Bobbie (Jared) Lambert of Barrett; son, Levi (Lindsey) Holstein of Ashford; and his most prized possessions, his grandchildren, Chace, Wyatt, Julien, Allyson, Aubrey, Kaegan, and Austyn. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Lou Holstein (Punkin, Eddie’s beloved best friend); brother, Terry Holstein (Mitzi); brother, Chad Holstein (Tiffany); sister, Mechelle Dunlap (David); and several nieces and nephews.
As per Earl’s wishes, he will be cremated, and a memorial service will be 4pm, Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Racine Volunteer Fire Department, 400 Volunteer Street, Racine WV.
“I don’t want anyone looking over me, I want everyone to have fun, eat and be happy! This is my chance to have a smokin’ hot body!!” -Love, Eddie
You will be deeply missed, my sweetheart. May God give your family peace knowing you are not struggling. Eternal rest grant unto to. Love your
Aunt Linda & Uncle Bob
Eddie was the best. A genuinely good man who loved us unconditionally. We know he is without pain now and celebrating his eternity in heaven. May we rejoice for the day that we see him again! God bless the family.