Edwin Clark Holder

Edwin Clark Holder, age 81, of Sanford, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Central Carolina Hospital.

 He was born in Lee County on October 27, 1940, to the late Lucious Ham Holder and Margaret Alice Holder.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Allen.  Mr. Holder served his Country in the US Army and was retired from Allied Fiber. He was an avid Duke fan and always dreamed of attending a Duke vs. Carolina game.   He loved his family and friends and will be missed.                   

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Betty; two sons, Michael Holder and Jeffrey Holder, both of Sanford; sister, Carolyn Spivey of Sanford; grandchildren, Ryan Holder and Kaitlin Dalton; great-grandson, Oliver Christopher Dalton and several special nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Asbury United Methodist Church.  The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Sam Grist officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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