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